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The National Arts Festival Survival Guide

_Gr0cCc0Tts_By _Gr0cCc0Tts_June 30, 2011No Comments2 Mins Read
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So you have found yourself in Grahamstown for 10 days of concentrated art. The shows are everywhere, street corners are dominated by posters, market stalls and people.

So you have found yourself in Grahamstown for 10 days of concentrated art. The shows are everywhere, street corners are dominated by posters, market stalls and people.

You have signed yourself up for the capital of culture, and you suspect you know where you are going. Get the most out of Fest and follow these tips, brought to you by the people who know and love this town best.

• The first thing you should do, especially if you are new to Grahamstown, is get a copy of the Festival Programme. This is available from residences, information desks and hotels.

• Ignore your room for a while; get on some comfortable shoes and warm clothes and attend as many street theatre performances and art exhibits as possible. It’s usually free, it’s fun, and it’s a great way to meet people

• Unless some sort of talent calls you to attend an event at the 1820 Settler’s Monument, walk everywhere! With the crowds during Fest, it is way too much effort trying to drive a car. Unless, of course, vehicular manslaughter is your thing…

• Be advised that attending a vast variety of the local entertainment is a must: Do not limit yourself to the familiar.

• When hunger strikes at odd hours: R20 Spur Breakfasts are your friend, the MiniSpar in African Street is open 24 hours, and Steers makes the best chips in town.

• Assuming you don’t mind losing all sensation in your mouth, please try the curries available from the vendors at the PX Village. They will change your life.

• Never place any valuables (including money, cellphones, identity documents and show tickets) in your back pockets. Sadly, there is a pickpocket problem in this wonderful town of ours, so watch your bags.

• On the same note, no matter how good the idea seems at the time, never walk down the less popular roads and alleys at night. Stick to the safe routes and, please, avoid the Botanical Gardens at night.

• Finally, in the words of a certain wise philosopher, no matter what you do: Don't Panic! It is the National Arts Festival and you are very welcome.

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