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INSPIRE: A walkabout in Fordsburg brings a sensory overload of exotic scents, sounds and tastes
INSPIRE A walkabout in Fordsburg brings a sensory overload of exotic scents, sounds and tastes A leisurely tour through one of Johannesburg’s oldest neighbourhoods takes visitors on a series of tasting stops that connects the flavours with the area’s rich history. The things that we eat are the direct reflection of our histories.”Bourdain’s words really resonated on a recent foodie walkabout in Fordsburg, northwest of Johannesburg’s inner city. It brings a lovely sensory overload too: the smell of spices and scent of perfumes, the sounds of haggling and a call to prayer, and colours that range from marigold orange to eggplant purple.Dhyan is an entertaining personality and brings his own rich insights to the tour.
- ▪INSPIRE A walkabout in Fordsburg brings a sensory overload of exotic scents, sounds and tastes A leisurely tour through one of Johannesburg’s oldest neighbourhoods takes visitors on a series of tasting stops that connects the flavours with
- ▪The things that we eat are the direct reflection of our histories.”Bourdain’s words really resonated on a recent foodie walkabout in Fordsburg, northwest of Johannesburg’s inner city.
- ▪It brings a lovely sensory overload too: the smell of spices and scent of perfumes, the sounds of haggling and a call to prayer, and colours that range from marigold orange to eggplant purple.Dhyan is an entertaining personality and brings
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INSPIRE A walkabout in Fordsburg brings a sensory overload of exotic scents, sounds and tastes A leisurely tour through one of Johannesburg’s oldest neighbourhoods takes visitors on a series of tasting stops that connects the flavours with the area’s rich history. By Bridget Hilton-Barber 21 Jul 2026 Chicken being cooked on an open fire. (Photo: Bridget Hilton-Barber) Dive Deeper Speed Read Summary Listen Dive Deeper ‘There is nothing more political than food,” wrote Anthony Bourdain, legendary American celebrity chef and bestselling author.“Food is a reflection, maybe the most direct and obvious reflection of who we are, where we come from, what we love, who eats what in the country.
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