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<span class="entry-title-primary">Meet Colourful Cape Town</span> <span class="entry-subtitle">People, Places & Personalities</span>
Photo: Helene Uhlen Maurset

Meet Colourful Cape Town People, Places & Personalities

5th April 2018 0 Comments 2897 views

WORDS & PHOTOS Helene Uhlen Maurset

Cape Town is known for its vivid landscapes and vibrant architecture. During my walks through the Bo-Kaap area, Muizenberg and the townships, however, I realised that there is especially one element that reveals the true colours of the city: the people. It is hardly surprising that Archbishop Desmond Tutu coined the term ‘rainbow nation’ in order to describe South Africa’s multicultural diversity. It is a reflection of the assorted colours and animated personalities that make up the Mother City.

  • Bright green township house in Gugulethu with woman outside
    A stormy sky greets the washed-out, multi-coloured houses of Gugulethu, but a woman adds a touch of sunshine. Photo: Helene Uhlen Maurset
  • Woman dressed in red looking straight into the camera
    When I asked for a photo, the woman straightened her back and stared into the lens without blinking or smiling. After taking the picture, she grinned and asked me for a R3 donation. Photo: Helene Uhlen Maurset
  • Man in Bo-Kaap eating lunch and wearing a colourful sweatshirt
    I came across this elderly man while visiting the upper parts of Bo-Kaap. He was eating lunch by an old telephone box and sharing his bread with the pigeons. I especially liked his multi-coloured knitted sweater. Photo: Helene Uhlen Maurset
  • A man at Muizenberg Beach, standing in the water
    Walking away from the main surfer's beach at Muizenberg I found this interesting guy. He was making holes in the sand, looking for treasure perhaps? Photo: Helene Uhlen Maurset
  • People in Cape Town catching the train
    Rush hour commuters will associate this photo with frustration, stress and overcrowding. Next time, stop for a moment and enjoy watching the chaos. Photo: Helene Uhlen Maurset
  • Boys playing in front of bright, colourful house
    Young boys add life and colour to the historical Bo-Kaap. One cannot tell exactly what they are doing, but that only gives your imagination a chance to createa story. Photo: Helene Uhlen Maurset
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Helene Ulhen Maurset

Helene Ulhen Maurset Ås, Norway

Helene decided to take a gap year after high school to travel the world, and her last stop of the journey was beautiful Cape Town. When she returns home she will begin her studies in culture and communication.

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