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Madeira Fest: Dates Announced for the Hottest Portuguese Festival of Summer 2023

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Madeira Fest: Dates Announced for the Hottest Portuguese Festival of Summer 2023:

Get ready to experience the magic of Madeiran culture as the second Madeira Fest descends upon Casa dos Poveiros in Boksburg from November 3rd to 5th, 2023. Expect non-stop, eat-till-you-pop, dance-till-you-drop food and entertainment for the entire family – the best Portuguese Festival of Summer 2023!

Sink your teeth into an endless array of mouth-watering Portuguese dishes – prawns, espetadas, chouriços, peri-peri chicken, to name but a few! And to wash it down, sip on a cool caipirinha or poncha, the ultimate traditional drink from the island of Madeira; And don’t forget the delicious pastéis de natas coupled with a perfect espresso – true Portuguese style. This is where great food meets great friends; stroll through our first Outdoor Market within the festival grounds and find your treasure.

Three days of pure musical bliss with a star-studded lineup of artists including the iconic Mango Groove, popsters Lee Cole and James Deacon, celebrated local and Madeiran performers including Miguel Preguiero, Miro Freitas, Buzico and João Quintino, Afrikaans superstars Steve Hofmeyr, Karlien van Jaarsveld and Refentse; and when the stars shine brightest, give in to the electrifying beats of top DJ`s including Luis Almeida, Jay Em, Rix and Timo ODV.

Come dance the ‘Bailinho’ as Madeira’s rich culture is on display with various traditional folklore dancing, accompanied by traditional regional voices and musical instruments. A visual spectacle!

Brought to you by Caravela Events and the Portuguese Forum of South Africa, Madeira Fest 2023 is perfect for families, including a secure Kids Zone to keep the little ones entertained.

Always giving back, Caravela Events is committed to donate a certain percentage of ticket sales to Hospice East Rand and SPCA Boksburg. Full artist lineup and performance times TBA.

Event Details:
Dates: November 3rd – 5th, 2023
Location: Casa dos Poveiros, 177 Dayan Road, Dayanglen, Boksburg.
Ticket Information: Tickets for the Madeira Fest can be purchased through Computicket, at Checkers stores or at the gate.
https://bit.ly/ComputicketMadeiraFest
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For media inquiries, please contact: Benjy Mudie at TPW benjy@tpwagency.co.za

Mango Groove. Photo: TPW Agency

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The Wilds: A Sanctuary of Stone and Steel

The Wilds was officially opened to the public in 1938, carved out of the rocky “koppies” (hills) of the Witwatersrand. Unlike the manicured lawns of the city’s more traditional parks, The Wilds was designed to showcase South Africa’s botanical heritage. It is a vertical garden of sorts, featuring steep stone paths that wind through forests of yellowwood trees, proteas, and ancient cycads. At its highest point, the reserve offers one of the most spectacular views of the Johannesburg skyline, where the brutalist towers of Hillbrow seem to rise directly out of the prehistoric-looking vegetation.

However, like many of Johannesburg’s public spaces, The Wilds fell into a period of deep neglect during the late 1990s and early 2000s. As crime rates rose and the city’s maintenance budgets shifted, the reserve became overgrown and was perceived as a “no-go zone.” The waterfalls stopped running, the stone paths crumbled, and the once-vibrant greenhouse became a skeletal ruin. For nearly two decades, this incredible piece of real estate sat largely abandoned, used only by a few brave locals and the occasional film crew looking for a “wilderness” setting within city limits.