Difference between revisions of "Braaivleis"

From ESAT
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Line 1: Line 1:
 +
=[[Braaivleis]] as a popular South African form of cuisine=
  
 
+
The Afrikaans word [[Braaivleis]] (also used in English and often other local languages), the word refers to the popular South African culinary custom of roasting meat outdoors on hot coals, what is (and usually referred to as a "barbecue" in other parts of the world, and a "barbie" in Australia.). It is often simply referred to a "'''[[braai]]'''".  
=[[Braaivleis]] as food=
 
 
 
[[Braaivleis]] is an [[Afrikaans]] word referring to the popular South African culinary custom of roasting meat outdoors on hot coals, what is (and usually referred to as a "barbecue" in other parts of the world, and a "barbie" in Australia.). It is often simply referred to a "'''[[braai]]'''".  
 
  
 
[[Braaivleis]] is also the  name of the product of such an event, i.e. the meat that has been roasted. It is usually eaten hot of the coals, with salads, bread or [[Pap|pap]] (i.e. maize porridge). The gathering  is a familiar trope in South African culture and writing, and the activity itself can constitute a [[theatrical event]] or [[performance]] in its own right.  
 
[[Braaivleis]] is also the  name of the product of such an event, i.e. the meat that has been roasted. It is usually eaten hot of the coals, with salads, bread or [[Pap|pap]] (i.e. maize porridge). The gathering  is a familiar trope in South African culture and writing, and the activity itself can constitute a [[theatrical event]] or [[performance]] in its own right.  

Revision as of 12:15, 23 January 2022

Braaivleis as a popular South African form of cuisine

The Afrikaans word Braaivleis (also used in English and often other local languages), the word refers to the popular South African culinary custom of roasting meat outdoors on hot coals, what is (and usually referred to as a "barbecue" in other parts of the world, and a "barbie" in Australia.). It is often simply referred to a "braai".

Braaivleis is also the name of the product of such an event, i.e. the meat that has been roasted. It is usually eaten hot of the coals, with salads, bread or pap (i.e. maize porridge). The gathering is a familiar trope in South African culture and writing, and the activity itself can constitute a theatrical event or performance in its own right.

SEE FURTHER: Braai

Braaivleis, a stage play by Charles J. Fourie (1965- )

The original text

A play in three parts about a family murder in an Afrikaner context. .

Translations and adaptations

Performance history in South Africa

1995: First performed at the KKNK in 1995, directed by Charles J. Fourie, with Lida Botha, Morné Visser, Johann Myburgh, Jana van Niekerk and Abey Xakwé.

1995: Performed (with the same cast) in the Dock Road Theatre, Cape Town.

Sources

Return to

Return to The South African Context/General Terminology and Thematic Entries

Return to South African Theatre Terminology and Thematic Entries

Return to South African Film /Terminology and Thematic Entries

Return to South African Media/Terminology and Thematic Entries

Return to South African Theatre Plays

Return to The ESAT Entries

Return to Main Page