Aunty Poppie to celebrate Heritage Day with roosterkoek
Drakenstein Municipality and Paarl Wine and Tourism are celebrating unity in diversity with a unique collaboration that forms part of the Tourism Reboot campaign for the region.
On Wednesday, September 23 Tannie Poppie kom Paarl toe! will feature a string of heritage chefs and local entrepreneurs joining forces to showcase traditional South African delicacies and to pay tribute to the diversity that lies at the heart of South Africa’s proud heritage.
Roosterkoek queen tannie Poppie van As comes from the Karoo town of Laingsburg and has become a national treasure for her lovable personality and delicious roosterkoek. This is a local delicacy made of dough roasted on an open fire. Tannie Poppie started her roadside roosterkoek stand to earn an income and won the hearts of passersby. She became famous as she appeared on lifestyle TV shows, in magazine articles and even a documentary.
Source: capetownetc.com
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