From Persia To Paarl - Be Dazzled By The Colour
The Persia to Paarl Festival in Paarl, near Cape Town, South Africa on Saturday 16th August 2008 is set to be a colourful and exciting occasion that you will definitely NOT want to miss - even if you are an avid South Africa rugby supporter or indeed, even if you are a New Zealand supporter!
The rugby will be shown on a big screen, so not a moment of the action is missed and you will still be able to enjoy the wonderful array of entertainment on show in Paarl.
Why Persia? You may well ask. The answer is in the Shiraz wines! The name Shiraz takes its name from the town of Shiraz in Iran, formerly Persia. The story goes that a Frenchman by the name of Guy De’Sterimberg brought the grape back from the Crusades, settled in Southern France and created a vineyard on the slopes of the Rhone River valley. He later became a hermit and this is why the wine is also known as Hermitage.
Sandra Lotz, Paarl Vintners CEO says “We annually celebrate the Shiraz cultivar because of the special affinity Shiraz vines have for the Paarl terroir, thus gracing wine drinkers with world class wines.” “This festival provides the perfect alternative to staying at home for fear of the cold!”
So what can you expect to see? True to the images of life in ancient Persia, visitors will be able to experience the region’s exquisite wines and divine cuisine, Middle Eastern and local arts and crafts, and inspiring demonstrations in a setting of deep royal hues. A Persian parade by Paarl Vintners members, belly dancers and live music will add to the festive atmosphere.
Street stalls selling all manner of goodies such as:-
- Olives
- Olive oil
- Cheese Tastings
- Silverware
- Jewellery
- Grape Seed Oil
- Turkish Delight
- Wine Tasting
- Chocolate Salami
- Shiraz jam
- Shiraz Chocolates
- Chocolate Salami
The Persian Parade, as well as children’s entertainment complete the line-up. For full information and to book tickets, please go to Wine Country Paarl.
