Koorfees 2026

Koorklanke vul die Taalmonument se Amfiteater

Choir voices to fill the Language Monument’s Amphitheatre [English below]

Elf skole laat hul stemme hoor tydens fees as deel van Vitaal Makietie

Die Afrikaanse Taalmuseum en -monument (ATM) se geliefde skoolkoorfees vind op VRYDAG 9 OKTOBER 2026 plaas wanneer die Amfiteater sal weergalm met die helder stemme van talentvolle koorsangers wat byeenkom om hul liefde vir musiek en koorsang te vier. Boonop vorm hierdie fees nou deel van die ATM se grootse Vitaal Makietie op 9 en 10 Oktober wat musiek, sport, spys en drank asook ’n algemene viering van dié inheemse taal beloof.

Vanjaar neem Hoër Meisieskool La Rochelle, Hoër Meisieskool Paarl Junior- en Seniorkoor, Hoërskool Brackenfell Dogterskoor, Hoërskool Punt, Klein Nederburg Sekondêre Skoolkoor, Laer Meisieskool La Rochelle Junior- en Seniorkoor, Laerskool Drakenstein, Laerskool Noord-Eind, Laerskool Paulus Joubert en Laerskool Totius deel.

Die hekke open om 17:00 en die kooroptredes begin om 18:00. Kos- en drinkgoedstalletjies, asook veilige parkering, sal beskikbaar wees. Besoekers word aangeraai om warm klere saam te bring.

Toegang beloop R120 per volwassene en R80 per leerder. Kaartjies is beskikbaar op quicket.co.za of by die hek. Vir meer inligting, besoek taalmuseum.co.za/wat-gebeur of kontak Heinrich von Wielligh by [email protected] of 021 863 0543.

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Eleven schools raise their voices at festival as part of Vitaal Makietie

The Afrikaans Language Museum and Monument (ATM’s) much-loved school choir festival takes place on FRIDAY, 9 OCTOBER 2026, when the Amphitheatre will reverberate with the clear voices of talented choir singers gathering to celebrate their love for music and choral singing. In addition, this festival now forms part of the ATM's grand Vitaal Makietie on 9 and 10 October, which promises music, sports, food and drink as well as a general celebration of this indigenous language.

This year, the participating schools are Hoër Meisieskool La Rochelle, Hoër Meisieskool Paarl Junior- en Seniorkoor, Hoërskool Brackenfell Dogterskoor, Hoërskool Punt, Klein Nederburg Sekondêre Skoolkoor, Laer Meisieskool La Rochelle Junior- en Seniorkoor, Laerskool Drakenstein, Laerskool Noord-Eind, Laerskool Paulus Joubert and Laerskool Totius.

Gates open at 17:00 and the choir performances begin at 18:00. Food and drink stalls as well as secure parking will be available. Visitors are advised to bring warm clothing.

Admission is only R120 per adult and R80 per learner. Tickets are available at quicket.co.za or at the gate. For more information, visit taalmuseum.co.za/en/whats-on or contact Heinrich von Wielligh at [email protected] or 021 863 0543.