Cape Portuguese Community
Cape TownWestern CapeSouth AfricaA sample community profile connecting people, culture and events.
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CommunityVersatile Cape Town vocalist drawing on Fado, Portuguese folk traditions, Portuguese and English classics, and Spanish, Brazilian and Italian music, alongside her own original songs. Performs at weddings, festivals and events; available to travel for regional events. Instagram: instagram.com/deabreu08 · TikTok: @Anageeeee · YouTube: @anadeabreu2250. Profile and photo: Madeira Diaspora South Africa (madeiradiasporasa.co.za/artists/ana-de-abreu).
CommunityFounded in Cape Town in 1958 by Antonio Martins Junior, the only Portuguese folk dancing group in the Western Cape. Performs the dances and music of Madeira (Camacha costumes) and Northern Portugal (Viana do Castelo costumes), led today by Vera da Silva with principal dance instructor Victor Henriques. New members of all ages and musicians are welcome. Profile and photo: Madeira Diaspora South Africa (madeiradiasporasa.co.za/artists/portuguese-folk-dancing-group-cape-town).
Johannesburg and Pretoria, home to the largest Portuguese community in South Africa.
Warm Indian Ocean coast, Durban and the Drakensberg.
Panorama route, escarpment and lowveld.
Bushveld, baobabs and northern border towns.
Wild Coast beaches and Gqeberha.
Open farmland and Bloemfontein.