Full Moon Picnic at Taalmonument
Venue: Taalmonument
Dates: 18/12/2021 to 18/12/2021
Times: 17:00 - 22:00
With the year fast approaching its end, it is the perfect time to catch your breath and take a closer look at the full moon on a glorious summer evening on the beautiful Paarl Mountain. One and all are thus invited to join the Afrikaans Language Museum and Monument’s (ATM’s) friendly staff to celebrate this natural phenomenon on Saturday, 18 December 2021.
The picnics are very popular with local residents and tourists alike, who especially enjoy the sunsets and incredible night scenes. Guests can come anytime between 17:00 and 22:00, and have a look at the monument that is an exceptional, symbol-rich sculpture. Visitors are also encouraged to explore the gardens and temporary exhibitions; there are outdoor games and playgrounds for children. Guests are welcome to bring their own picnic baskets and drinks. Dress warmly and bring a torch, and a mask. See www.taalmuseum.co.za/covid-19/ for the specific protocols.
Tickets are R40 per adult, R10 for SA students and free for children under 18 years and holders of annual permits. They are available from Computicket or at the gate, and no booking is required. Annual permits are available at R120 for individuals or R220 per family (offered at a 20%-discount until 30 November 2021), which includes access to all Full Moon Picnics. The evenings are held in aid of ‘Let’s Read!’, the Language Museum’s literacy project for children, and visitors are encouraged to donate a new or second-hand children’s book.
The next Full Moon picnics are on 15 January, 18 February and 18 March in 2022. More on the Centre for Astronomical Heritage at https://cfah.org.za.
For more information on all the other exciting events, concerts and courses at the ATM, call 021 872 3441/863 0543, visit www.taalmonument.co.za or follow them on Facebook. The website also offers virtual tours of the monument and museum, information in six languages on the symbolism of the Taalmonument as well as numerous interesting articles on Afrikaans, multilingualism and the institution’s past, present and future. There are also many resources for school and research projects.
THE LANGUAGE MONUMENT AND LANGUAGE MUSEUM ARE OPEN TO VISITORS – CURRENTLY FREE ENTRY FOR CHILDREN UNDER 18.
Pricing & Booking Information
R40 per adult, R10 for SA students and free for children under 18 years and holders of annual permits.
Venue Details & Map
Taalmonument
Physical Address: Gabbema DoordriftstraatPaarlberg
Paar
Telephone: +27(0)218723441 Email: admin@taalmuseum.co.za Website: http://www.taalmuseum.co.za/ Directions: Neem die nommer 55 afrit van die N1 af na Hoofweg – Paarl. Draai links in Hoofweg. Bly op Hoofweg (Paarl) vir ongeveer ongeveer 500m en draai links in Flambeaustr. (die eerste straat aan u linkerkant) op. Volg die bruin aanwysingsbordjies tot by Gabbema Doordriftstraat wat lei na die Taalmonument bo-op Paarlberg. Latitude: -33.770247 Longitude: 18.950316