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Full-moon picnic at the TaalmonumentPicnic lovers can once again look forward to the popular summer full-moon picnics at the Afrikaanse Taalmonument on Paarl Mountain. These picnics are enjoyed by local as well as international visitors for the sunset and night-time views of the valley. The first picnic of the season will take place on Saturday 27 October (sunset 7:10pm, moonrise 5:13pm). This is three days before full moon, but the moon will already be more than 96.4% full. There will be guided tours of the monument at 6:30pm and 7:30pm. The monument will be open until 10pm. Visitors are welcome to bring their own picnic baskets or they can order one from Volksmond Coffee Shop (tel. 021 863 2800 or volksmond@taalmuseum.co.za). Volksmond will be open until 10pm for coffee and light refreshments. Entrance fees at the gate are R15 for adults, R10 for students and R5 for children. No booking required. Visitors are reminded to bring a torch and warm clothes. No dogs and fires are allowed. Safe parking is available and access is controlled. A new addition to this year's full-moon picnics is a photo competition with various prizes to be won. Full-moon picnics are also scheduled for Friday, 30 November (sunset 7:42pm, moonrise 9:15pm) and on Friday, 28 December (sunset 8pm, moonrise 7:57pm). The monument's operating hours will be extended until 8pm for the summer season from October to March. For more information about events at the Taalmuseum or Taalmonument, call 021 863 0543/4809 or visit www.taalmonument.co.za Date: 27 October 2012Time: 17:00 - 22:00 Venue: Taalmonument, Paarl, Paarl Cost: R15/R10/R5 More info: Gabemma Doordrift Street |