Arbeidsgenot
Arbeidsgenot
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From the turn of century to 1950 this charming museum was the home of the composer of South Africa’s first national anthem.
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MissMarlys
Pretoria, South Africa37 contributions
Dec 2019
It was so interesting to visit the home of CJ Lagenhoven, stepping back in time. Each room is perfectly arranged and our guide gave us some interesting information on every room. I would definitely recommend the Arbeidsgenot to anyone visiting Oudtshoorn.
Written 6 January 2020
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PierreJordaan
37 contributions
Dec 2014 • Friends
It was quite an experience to visit this small museum, the house of CJ Langenhoven. He is the partly responsible for the South African national anthem. His house is now a museum, at the back is some interesting memorabilia that once belonged to him, and there's a memorial garden, with his grave, next to it. Really something awesome to experience!
Written 30 June 2015
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Jos Sutmuller
The Netherlands38 contributions
May 2018 • Solo
If you are in Oudtshoorn and you are interested in South-African history, then this little museum gives you a highlight. The museum is housed in the home Langenhoven lived in. He was the author of "Die Stem", the South-African Hymne during Apartheid. He was a teacher, writer, politician, cabinet maker and last but not least he was a witty man. All to be seen in this museum. You'll get a guide. Small groups.
Written 3 April 2019
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MarjanMiddeljans
Emalahleni, South Africa33 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
Very entertaining tour by a guide who knows his history very well! Thank you for a memorable tour, we enjoyed it thoroughly.
Written 29 May 2017
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CentWestern
Naaldwijk, The Netherlands384 contributions
Apr 2014 • Couples
It was raining cats and dogs when we visited Oudtshoorn. 360 sunny days pro year they say..
Because of the weather we had to stay inside and our first target was the Arbeidsgenot.
And we loved it.
The guide who was taking care of the museum was not just informative but friendly and hospitable too. A real bonus to our visit.
We started with a cup of coffee and after that he showed us around the house and told lots of tiny interesting facts about it and the Van Langenhoven family. In Afrikaans, a very friendly language closely related to our native Dutch. Halfway the tour an group of six Afrikaners joined and with them and the guide we had a very pleasant, inspiring and not at least educative morning in Arbeidsgenot despite the constant falling rain.
I am shure a visit to this monument of "Afrikaner spraak" will be a big success even on sunny days. I therefor can recommend it strongly.
Because of the weather we had to stay inside and our first target was the Arbeidsgenot.
And we loved it.
The guide who was taking care of the museum was not just informative but friendly and hospitable too. A real bonus to our visit.
We started with a cup of coffee and after that he showed us around the house and told lots of tiny interesting facts about it and the Van Langenhoven family. In Afrikaans, a very friendly language closely related to our native Dutch. Halfway the tour an group of six Afrikaners joined and with them and the guide we had a very pleasant, inspiring and not at least educative morning in Arbeidsgenot despite the constant falling rain.
I am shure a visit to this monument of "Afrikaner spraak" will be a big success even on sunny days. I therefor can recommend it strongly.
Written 31 May 2014
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TravelJane
2 contributions
May 2019 • Family
Very knowledgeable and friendly guide! Everything is kept in an excellent state. Well worth a visit!
Written 11 June 2019
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Liza G
Strand, South Africa10 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
We took our two teenagers and they were very intrigued. It was awesome to see the house and my husband loved Langenhoven's woodwork room.
Written 9 October 2018
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Buffy1208
Pretoria, South Africa13 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
Arbeidsgenot - True to it name, the house and garden tells the story of the life the Langenhoven's lived with joy. The garden and house are meticulously well maintained and it was heartwarming to see heritage being kept up so well.
Written 31 July 2018
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Y2Travel
Bellville, South Africa107 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
Took my kids here as this a part of our history that is not told to our kids at school anymore. Was very heartwarming to see that this is being kept neat and presentable even without government support.
Written 11 July 2018
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Paula B
Kloof, South Africa25 contributions
Mar 2018 • Family
Despite the town being very busy preparing for the KKNK music festival, we had the most wonderful tour by an informed, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable guide. The house is a great window into how life was like and some of the driving forces behind the importance of Afrikaans becomming an official language in South Africa. We can all learn from the struggles of people who have gone before us in wanting their heritage and culture to be recognised. CJ Lagenhoven has so many stories to tell beyond those he wrote down.
Written 10 April 2018
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