Bo-Kaap : inside the Malay Quarter

The Bo-Kaap and Cape Malays form an integral part of Cape Town's heritage. The author (a former resident of the Bo-Kaap) and a distinguished Cape Town photographer, captured the essence of this beautiful and historical gem on the slopes of Signal Hill above Cape-Town's city centre. This colourful book provides a window into the world of the Bo-Kaap: it covers the history of the Bo-Kaap, family life, trading and architecture, religion, the culture, the people, food and places to see and things to do. Interviews with residents are interspersed with historical information. Lavishly illustrated recipes allow the reader to make "Cape Malay" dishes in their own homes. Glossary and Bibliographical references.