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| − | ("Little Karoo National Arts Festival") | + | The [[Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees]] ("[[Little Karoo National Arts Festival]]", acronym: [[KKNK]]) is an [[Afrikaans]] arts [[Festival|festival]] held annually in the Little Karoo town of Oudtshoorn. |
| − | The festival includes both the visual and the performing arts and is officially recognized by the South African government as a national arts festival. Judged by number of visitors it | + | The KKNK yearly attracts more than 1000 artists performing or exhibiting in more than 200 productions and exhibitions over eight days. The festival includes both the visual and the performing arts and is officially recognized by the South African government as a national arts festival. Judged by number of visitors it was for a while also considered the largest South African arts festival. |
| − | + | ==History== | |
| − | + | Originally named the "[[Klein Karoo Kunstefees]]" in 1994, it soon changed its name to the [[Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees]], but is now most popularly known as the '''[[Oudtshoorn Fees]]''' ("[[Oudtshoorn Festival]]"), or by its acronym - the '''[[KKNK]]'''. | |
| + | Deriving from an idea by a businessman from Oudtshoorn, [[Nic Barrow]], and a former Public Relations Manager for the South African publishing firm [[Naspers]], [[Andrew Marais]], joined by a group of concerned Afrikaans-speaking civic leaders, including playwright [[Pieter Fourie]], film director [[Jans Rautenbach]], and former PACT director [[Gerrit Geertsema]]. Launched in 1994 with the express purpose of promoting the Afrikaans language and its associated cultural achievements in the face of the triple threat of potential Americanisation, Anglicisation and Africanisation in the new South African dispensation. | ||
| − | The first festival took place | + | The first KKNK festival was held for one week during the school holidays in April 1995 and about 30,000 tickets were sold. Initially supported by [[Naspers]], the festival grew quickly, and by 2002 it was considered the largest festival in the country. By 2004 almost 200,000 tickets were sold during the nine days of festivities. In 20* ABSA Bank[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barclays_Africa_Group] became the name sponsor, and it was officially renamed the '''[[ABSA KKNK]]'''. The 2007 arts festival took place from 31 March to 8 April. |
| − | + | ==Impact== | |
The festival has come to play a central role in Afrikaans stage productions - new productions are usually first staged at the KKNK and are then performed throughout the rest of South Africa during the rest of the year. | The festival has come to play a central role in Afrikaans stage productions - new productions are usually first staged at the KKNK and are then performed throughout the rest of South Africa during the rest of the year. | ||
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Economically the KKNK has been a source of growth for the town and its surrounding region, with many private individuals and institutions benefitting from renting out accommodation, halls and grounds during the festival. | Economically the KKNK has been a source of growth for the town and its surrounding region, with many private individuals and institutions benefitting from renting out accommodation, halls and grounds during the festival. | ||
| + | ==Teksmark== | ||
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| + | The [[KKNK]] is also a joint sponsor, along with [[NATi]] and [[The Baxter]], of the annual playwriting project, [[Teksmark]]. | ||
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| + | '''For more information, see [[Teksmark]].''' | ||
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| + | ==Kunste Onbeperk== | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
| + | http://www.kknk.co.za/ | ||
| + | [[Temple Hauptfleisch|Hauptfleisch, Temple]] 2007. "In search of the rainbow: The [[KKNK|Little Karoo National Arts Festival]] and the search for cultural identity in South Africa", in Hauptfleisch, Lev-Aladgem, Martin, Sauter, and Schoenmakers (Eds.): pp 79-96. | ||
| + | Herman Kitshoff. 'Claiming cultural festivals: playing for power at the Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK)'. http://academic.sun.ac.za/history/news/kitshoff_h.pdf | ||
| − | == | + | [[Johann van Heerden]] (2008)][http://www.google.co.za/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCUQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscholar.sun.ac.za%2Fbitstream%2Fhandle%2F10019.1%2F1443%2Fvanheerden_theatre_2008.pdf%3Fsequence%3D1&ei=_egBU77CNYWJhQeE5oCADQ&usg=AFQjCNEWnD1BzeLnFmOV2tvyGLoMyNeT6Q&bvm=bv.61535280,d.Yms] |
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| − | + | Go to the [[ESAT Bibliography]] | |
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Latest revision as of 09:54, 9 March 2025
The Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees ("Little Karoo National Arts Festival", acronym: KKNK) is an Afrikaans arts festival held annually in the Little Karoo town of Oudtshoorn.
The KKNK yearly attracts more than 1000 artists performing or exhibiting in more than 200 productions and exhibitions over eight days. The festival includes both the visual and the performing arts and is officially recognized by the South African government as a national arts festival. Judged by number of visitors it was for a while also considered the largest South African arts festival.
History
Originally named the "Klein Karoo Kunstefees" in 1994, it soon changed its name to the Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees, but is now most popularly known as the Oudtshoorn Fees ("Oudtshoorn Festival"), or by its acronym - the KKNK.
Deriving from an idea by a businessman from Oudtshoorn, Nic Barrow, and a former Public Relations Manager for the South African publishing firm Naspers, Andrew Marais, joined by a group of concerned Afrikaans-speaking civic leaders, including playwright Pieter Fourie, film director Jans Rautenbach, and former PACT director Gerrit Geertsema. Launched in 1994 with the express purpose of promoting the Afrikaans language and its associated cultural achievements in the face of the triple threat of potential Americanisation, Anglicisation and Africanisation in the new South African dispensation.
The first KKNK festival was held for one week during the school holidays in April 1995 and about 30,000 tickets were sold. Initially supported by Naspers, the festival grew quickly, and by 2002 it was considered the largest festival in the country. By 2004 almost 200,000 tickets were sold during the nine days of festivities. In 20* ABSA Bank[1] became the name sponsor, and it was officially renamed the ABSA KKNK. The 2007 arts festival took place from 31 March to 8 April.
Impact
The festival has come to play a central role in Afrikaans stage productions - new productions are usually first staged at the KKNK and are then performed throughout the rest of South Africa during the rest of the year.
Economically the KKNK has been a source of growth for the town and its surrounding region, with many private individuals and institutions benefitting from renting out accommodation, halls and grounds during the festival.
Teksmark
The KKNK is also a joint sponsor, along with NATi and The Baxter, of the annual playwriting project, Teksmark.
For more information, see Teksmark.
Kunste Onbeperk
Sources
Hauptfleisch, Temple 2007. "In search of the rainbow: The Little Karoo National Arts Festival and the search for cultural identity in South Africa", in Hauptfleisch, Lev-Aladgem, Martin, Sauter, and Schoenmakers (Eds.): pp 79-96.
Herman Kitshoff. 'Claiming cultural festivals: playing for power at the Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK)'. http://academic.sun.ac.za/history/news/kitshoff_h.pdf
Johann van Heerden (2008)][2]
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