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Cape Town, South Africa, has an art scene unlike anywhere else. When I visited recently, I was moved by the colorful art works, which express unity and pride in a city once ruled by Apartheid.
The street art movement is centered in Woodstock, a former slum that has become a living canvas. Global artists have painted the walls of the homes in this area with eclectic imagery: an elephant, a tug-of-war, a caveman.
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I visited design studios and spoke to innovators working in a range of mediums. Many use their talents to give back, such as Missibaba, a leather designer who employs craftswomen from townships. Others convey socio-political messages, like Ralph Ziman’s photography of beaded guns that speak out against the arms trade.
Cape Town’s restaurants and nightlife are also filled with color. I was surprised to see a steampunk coffee shop and a gay bar decorated like a hot pink diner from the 1950s.
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Disclaimer: La Carmina and her travel TV crew were hosted by Cape Town Tourism.
The Bo-Kaap district is easy to spot, with its row of painted homes. This is the traditional neighborhood of the Cape Malay community.
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Faldela Tolker lives inside the purple house and runs a cooking school. She taught me how to make Cape Malay dishes like tomato bredie stew and koesisters, a traditional doughnut.
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A sleepy silver dog guards the entrance of Woodstock Exchange or WEX. This industrial building is filled with hip design studios and shops.
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