Cultural
Experiences
Knysna and surrounds has for decades been a
sanctuary to artists, alternative cultures and intellectuals. The area thus offers a large variety of arts and crafts from
international and national paintings to locally produced furniture,
woodcarvings, pottery, leather goods, sculptures and a plethora of other
creative items. Flea markets,
craft stores and fairs abound.
Other
items of interest include:-
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The Pink Loerie Carnival held annually in
May each year – five days of frolicking, fun and strutting arranged
by the gay community;
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The Knysna Arts Experience organised
annually at the end of September for ten days featuring art
exhibitions, readings, theatre, music, dance and painting expos;
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Township tours to Coloured, Black and
Rastafarian communities;
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Beautiful old churches in Knysna and
Belvidere;
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Museums at the Old Goal and Millwood House;
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Visits to the remains of the Millwood
goldmines deep in the indigenous forests;
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Historical
town walks.
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