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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. | [[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. | ||
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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
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