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The [[Griquas]] lived in the Western Cape and to this day celebrate May 11 as Ratelgat-Day – also known as Griqua Volk-Day – in honour of one of their leaders Andrew Abraham Stockenström who was born on this day in 1923. Stockenström’s birthday was chosen because of the sacrifices he endured to ensure that the Griqua attain land ownership rights of the Ratelgat farm which is now a space that offers insight into Griqua and Khoi-San culture and traditions. | The [[Griquas]] lived in the Western Cape and to this day celebrate May 11 as Ratelgat-Day – also known as Griqua Volk-Day – in honour of one of their leaders Andrew Abraham Stockenström who was born on this day in 1923. Stockenström’s birthday was chosen because of the sacrifices he endured to ensure that the Griqua attain land ownership rights of the Ratelgat farm which is now a space that offers insight into Griqua and Khoi-San culture and traditions. | ||
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== Griqua history and culture on stage == | == Griqua history and culture on stage == | ||
| + | More general works include: | ||
| + | ''[[Children of the Mist]]'', which opened at the [[Artscape Theatre Centre]] on on September 4, | ||
| + | 2010, focused on [[Griqua]] history and traditions. | ||
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| − | Clearly related to and possibly based on the Scottish and Irish reel dance traditions, the '''Riel''' or '''Rieldans''' is a traditional dance of the Griqua, dating from the 19th century or even earlier. Also known among other peoples in the Western Cape region, including Afrikaners. | + | Clearly related to and possibly based on the Scottish and Irish reel dance traditions, the '''Riel''' or '''Rieldans''' is a traditional dance of the Griqua, dating from the 19th century or even earlier. Also known among other peoples in the Western Cape region, including Afrikaners. |
=== Ikhapara dance === | === Ikhapara dance === | ||
| − | The '''Ikhapara dance''' done by the Khoi Khoi people is one of the oldest dance forms of indigenous South Africa. Traditionally performed as a circle trance dance around a fire, the Ikhapara dance is still performed until this day. Its modern version has elements of colonialism as the accompanying instrumentation includes guitar and violin, and the outfits adorning the dances are commonly known as ‘working class clothes’.done by the Khoi Khoi people is one of the oldest dance forms of indigenous South Africa. Traditionally performed as a circle trance dance around a fire, the Ikhapara dance is still performed until this day. Its modern version has elements of colonialism as the accompanying instrumentation includes guitar and violin, and the outfits adorning the dances are commonly known as ‘working class clothes’. | + | The '''Ikhapara dance''' done by the Khoi Khoi people is one of the oldest dance forms of indigenous South Africa. Traditionally performed as a circle trance dance around a fire, the Ikhapara dance is still performed until this day. Its modern version has elements of colonialism as the accompanying instrumentation includes guitar and violin, and the outfits adorning the dances are commonly known as ‘working class clothes’.done by the Khoi Khoi people is one of the oldest dance forms of indigenous South Africa. Traditionally performed as a circle trance dance around a fire, the Ikhapara dance is still performed until this day. Its modern version has elements of colonialism as the accompanying instrumentation includes guitar and violin, and the outfits adorning the dances are commonly known as ‘working class clothes’. |
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| + | === Griqua Ratelgat Development Trust === | ||
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| + | Valerie Mentoor and Jan Joseph of the Griqua Ratelgat Development Trust say their vision took form in 2003 when the Trust started eco-cultural and historical tourism to enlighten others about the Griqua. “One of our aims was that through this project our people would gain back the culture that they lost because of colonisation and apartheid,” they explained of their initiatives. | ||
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| + | ==Sources== | ||
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| + | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Griqua_people | ||
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| + | https://www.sahistory.org.za/article/griqua | ||
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| + | https://www.britannica.com/topic/Griqua | ||
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| + | http://www.griquaroyalhouse.com/ | ||
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| + | "Riel maak sy buiging op karnaval in Moederstad" in ''[[Die Burger]]'', 28 February 2020: p.3. | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:18, 27 July 2023
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The Griqua race
The so-called Griqua race has a mixed-race lineage that comprises indigenous, slave and European ancestry. They were initially known as "Bastard Hottentots" , but in 1813 chose the name Griqua due to the close ties many of them had with a Khoi-Khoi tribe known as the Grigrigua.
(A separate group, known as the Basters or Rhehoboth Basters would later migrate to an settle in Namibia[1].)
The Griquas lived in the Western Cape and to this day celebrate May 11 as Ratelgat-Day – also known as Griqua Volk-Day – in honour of one of their leaders Andrew Abraham Stockenström who was born on this day in 1923. Stockenström’s birthday was chosen because of the sacrifices he endured to ensure that the Griqua attain land ownership rights of the Ratelgat farm which is now a space that offers insight into Griqua and Khoi-San culture and traditions.
Griqua history and culture on stage
More general works include:
Children of the Mist, which opened at the Artscape Theatre Centre on on September 4,
2010, focused on Griqua history and traditions.
Cultural forms and their preservationj
Rieldans
Clearly related to and possibly based on the Scottish and Irish reel dance traditions, the Riel or Rieldans is a traditional dance of the Griqua, dating from the 19th century or even earlier. Also known among other peoples in the Western Cape region, including Afrikaners.
Ikhapara dance
The Ikhapara dance done by the Khoi Khoi people is one of the oldest dance forms of indigenous South Africa. Traditionally performed as a circle trance dance around a fire, the Ikhapara dance is still performed until this day. Its modern version has elements of colonialism as the accompanying instrumentation includes guitar and violin, and the outfits adorning the dances are commonly known as ‘working class clothes’.done by the Khoi Khoi people is one of the oldest dance forms of indigenous South Africa. Traditionally performed as a circle trance dance around a fire, the Ikhapara dance is still performed until this day. Its modern version has elements of colonialism as the accompanying instrumentation includes guitar and violin, and the outfits adorning the dances are commonly known as ‘working class clothes’.
Griqua Ratelgat Development Trust
Valerie Mentoor and Jan Joseph of the Griqua Ratelgat Development Trust say their vision took form in 2003 when the Trust started eco-cultural and historical tourism to enlighten others about the Griqua. “One of our aims was that through this project our people would gain back the culture that they lost because of colonisation and apartheid,” they explained of their initiatives.
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Griqua_people
https://www.sahistory.org.za/article/griqua
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Griqua
http://www.griquaroyalhouse.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baster
"Riel maak sy buiging op karnaval in Moederstad" in Die Burger, 28 February 2020: p.3.
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