Discover a World of Creativity and Culture at the Hermanus FynArts Festival 2023

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The Hermanus FynArts Festival is returning from June 9 to 18, 2023, bringing with it ten days of immersive arts and culture experiences. Attendees can expect a diverse range of performances, exhibitions, workshops, talks, films, culinary events, and demonstrations.

A Celebration of Arts and Culture in a Beautiful Location

Nestled amidst stunning natural surroundings, the Hermanus FynArts Festival is a vibrant celebration of arts and culture. The festival’s program includes visual art exhibitions, musical concerts, discussions, culinary demonstrations, wine tastings, and workshops, catering to a range of interests.

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The festival takes place in the tranquil winter months of Hermanus, originally conceived as a tourism-oriented event by Mary Faure, former chairperson of the Hermanus Tourism Bureau, to encourage visitors to spend more than one night in the area.

Honoring the FynArts Legacy Award Recipients

The FynArts Legacy Award is a prestigious honor given to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the arts. Previous recipients include John Kani, Hugh Masakela, and David Kramer. This year, Pieter-Dirk Uys will receive the award.

A Festival that Empowers the Local Community

The FynArts Festival goes beyond its main event, contributing to the year-round development of the arts in Greater Hermanus. The festival takes a proactive approach to empowering young people, providing employment opportunities through community-based arts projects.

The festival has achieved significant growth and development as an organization, including registration as a non-profit organization (NPO), establishment of the FynArts Development Fund, and opening of the FynArts Gallery, serving as the festival’s office and contributing to year-round brand marketing.

Experience the Enchantment of the Hermanus FynArts Festival

As the festival approaches, excitement mounts for this dynamic celebration of arts and creativity. Immerse yourself in the Hermanus FynArts Festival and experience the enchantment it brings to the quaint town, attracting discerning visitors, art aficionados, and collectors to the area.

Kagiso Petersen is a Cape Town journalist who reports on the city’s evolving food culture—tracking everything from township braai innovators to Sea Point bistros signed up to the Ocean Wise pledge. Raised in Bo-Kaap and now cycling daily along the Atlantic Seaboard, he brings a palpable love for the city’s layered flavours and even more layered stories to every assignment.

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