Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees
The Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (
History
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The first festival took place in 1994 and was the idea of a businessman from Oudtshoorn, Nic Barrow, and a former Public Relations Manager for the South African publishing firm Naspers, Andrew Marais.[1]
Annually the KKNK attracts more than 1,000 artists performing or exhibiting in more than 200 productions and exhibitions over eight days; usually at the end of March or the beginning of April.
The festival has come to play a central role in Afrikaans stage productions - new productions are usually first staged at the KKNK and are then performed throughout the rest of South Africa during the rest of the year.
Economically the KKNK has been a source of growth for the town and its surrounding region, with many private individuals and institutions benefitting from renting out accommodation, halls and grounds during the festival.
See also
References
- ^ "GESKIEDENIS VAN DIE ABSA KKNK". Oudtshoorn Info. Archived from the original on 8 May 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
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