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[[Braaivleis]] is an [[Afrikaans]] word referring to the popular South African culinary custom of roasting meat outdoors on hot coals. (Usually referred to as a "barbecue" in other parts of the world, and a "barbie" in Australia for example.) It is the  name of the product of a [[Braai|braai]] (i.e. the meat that is eaten) and 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.  
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[[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 also referred to " a '''[[braai]]'''".
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[[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.  
  
 
'''SEE FURTHER: [[Braai]]'''
 
'''SEE FURTHER: [[Braai]]'''

Revision as of 12:10, 23 January 2022


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 also 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

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