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V&A Waterfront announces annual Ocean Life Festival<\/a>: <\/p>\n

\"\"Festival to celebrate all that is related to our oceans<\/p>\n

With the Volvo Ocean Race set to arrive in Cape Town in the coming weeks, the V&A Waterfront today announced a new endeavour focused on fostering an appreciation and understanding of South Africa\u2019s ocean assets: the V&A Waterfront\u2019s Ocean Life Festival, in association with the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.<\/p>\n

Intended to become an annual event, the V&A Waterfront\u2019s Ocean Life Festival will see a carefully curated programme of events and activations spread across the property between Monday, 27 November and Friday, 8 December. The intention behind each of the Festival\u2019s events will be to engage and delight visitors\u2019 interest in ocean life, ocean sustainability, and the potential of maritime assets such as South Africa\u2019s vast oceans.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe V&A Waterfront\u2019s Ocean Life Festival will be held on the property every year as one of the ways in which we are looking to celebrate all that is related to the ocean,\u201d said David Green, CEO of the V&A Waterfront.<\/p>\n

\u201cVolvo Ocean Race itself has been a catalyst for the evolution of the thinking around the potential of what the oceans economy can look like for the Western Cape, and South Africa. Supporting and developing South Africa\u2019s oceans economy is a significant focus area for the V&A Waterfront, and the annual Oceans Life Festival will be but one of the ways we look to do this.\u201d<\/p>\n

This year, the Festival will have a strong sustainability message, with many activities focusing on the harm that plastics and other foreign materials do to the world\u2019s maritime assets. The educational programmes that form part of the Festival will highlight the deteriorating state of the world\u2019s oceans, and explore innovative solutions to protect the future of our waters.<\/p>\n

The Volvo Ocean Race itself is the Everest of Sailing. It is the longest and toughest professional sporting event in the world and sailing\u2019s toughest team challenge, providing the ultimate test of a team and a human adventure like no other. Returning to the port of Cape Town since 2014, it will give visitors access to the sailing crews and their magnificent sailing machines \u2013 the Formula One machines of ocean racing, as well as exposing the public to the powerful legacy of ocean racing.<\/p>\n

Partnered with the V&A Waterfront to create the Festival is the Dutch Consulate, which has taken a keen interest in working with South African entities to create sustainable solutions to ocean pollution. As one of the world\u2019s great maritime nations with a long legacy of crossing the world\u2019s oceans, the Netherlands has significant experience and knowledge in oceanography, providing a tangible opportunity for South Africans to learn through this partnership.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are honoured to have partnered with the V&A Waterfront\u2019s Ocean Life Festival. Through #cocreateSA, the Dutch Consulate General aims to co-create sustainable solutions. The #cocreateDESIGN activation promotes collaboration between designers from the Netherlands and South Africa. Together, they will creatively engage on solutions to the rapidly growing and critical problem of plastic polluting the ocean. I believe that by working together we will create awareness, change behaviour and leave behind a lasting legacy,\u201d said Bonnie Horbach, Netherlands Consul General.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs custodians of one of the most recognised waterfronts in the world, the V&A Waterfront, we are keenly aware of our responsibility to protect this natural resource, and we\u2019d like to encourage Capetonians to come to the Festival and to enjoy themselves,\u201d concluded Green.<\/p>\n

A full programme of the inaugural V&A Waterfront\u2019s Ocean Life Festival follows.<\/p>\n

VOLVO OCEAN RACE ARRIVALS<\/p>\n

Date: ETA between Friday, 24 and Tuesday, 28 November
Time: N\/A
Venue: Quay 6, V&A Waterfront
Contact: V&A Info Centre on info@waterfront.co.za or 021 408 7600<\/p>\n

INNOVATION STATION: OCEAN PLASTICS<\/p>\n

Date: Tuesday, 28 November to Sunday, 3 December
Time: 10h00 to 18h00
Venue: Centre Court, Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre
Cost: Free
Contact: V&A Info Centre on info@waterfront.co.za or 021 408 7600<\/p>\n

Bring young and old alike down to the Victoria Wharf Centre Court between Tuesday, 28 November and Sunday, 3 December for some creative fun turning recyclable plastics into new keep-sakes!<\/p>\n

An educational activation designed to increase awareness about the hazards of excessive plastic pollution, Ocean Plastics will run daily from 10am to 6pm in this timeframe, with no cost to participate. Each participant will be exposed to three elements:<\/p>\n

1. Information: infographics highlighting the damage caused by plastic and benefits of recycling,
2. Demonstration: of the recycling process using plastic waste collected from Cape Town beaches to produce beautiful objects, and
3. Participation: a craft area where participants can explore and create products with ocean waste plastic.<\/p>\n

V&A OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL, CURATED BY WAVESCAPE<\/p>\n

Date: Wednesday, 29 November to Friday, 1 December
Time: 20h00
Venue: Ster Kinekor Nouveau Cinemas, Victoria Wharf
Tickets: Available through Ster Kinekor:
Standard ticket R55.00
2D block booking R45.50
2D kids ticket R44.00
2D pensioners ticket (60+) R44.00
2D Discovery Vitality ticket R28.00
2D Edgars ticket R28.00
Contact: Ster Kinekor at eventbookings@sterkinekor.com<\/p>\n

Merging art with a cause, the V&A Waterfront has partnered with Wavescape to use cinema to drive awareness of the sustainability challenges facing the world\u2019s oceans. Kicking off at Ster Kinekor Nouveau on Wednesday, 29 November, the inaugural V&A Ocean Film Festival will show four poignant films centred on addressing ocean conservation issues with tactile solutions. Tickets start from R55.00 per person and available through Ster Kinekor.<\/p>\n

Night 1:
A Plastic Ocean (1 hour, 42 minutes)
A Plastic Ocean is an adventure documentary shot on more than 20 locations over the past four years. Explorers Craig Leeson and Tanya Streeter and a team of international scientists reveal the causes and consequences of plastic pollution and share solutions.<\/p>\n

Night 2:
Chasing the Coral (1 hour, 33 minutes)
Around the world, coral reefs are feeling the heat \u2014 literally. Persistently rising ocean temperatures have triggered coral bleaching events on a scale never seen before. This new documentary tells a grim story of reefs in trouble, and warns about what we could lose when they die.<\/p>\n

Night 3:
First screening: Blue (1 hour, 10 minutes)
Blue is a powerful film about our oceans. It charts the challenges we face and the opportunities for positive change. Filmed in Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines, the South Pacific and the United States, this stunning cinematic documentary comes at a time when we are making critical decisions that will decide the legacy we leave for generations to come.
Second screening: The Smog of the Sea (28 minutes)
The Smog of the Sea chronicles a one-week journey through the remote waters of the Sargasso Sea. Marine scientist Marcus Eriksen invited onboard an unusual crew to help him study the sea: renowned surfers Keith and Dan Malloy, musician Jack Johnson, spearfisher woman Kimi Werner, and bodysurfer Mark Cunningham become citizen scientists on a mission to assess the fate of plastics in the world\u2019s oceans.<\/p>\n

TEDxCAPETOWN SALON | OCEANS<\/p>\n

Date: Wednesday, 6 to Friday, 8 December
Time: 18h30 to 19h30
Venue: Volvo Ocean Race Village, VOR Dome, Jetty 2, V&A Waterfront
Tickets: Available through Quicket:
Ticket for one day: R80
Ticket for two days: R120
Ticket for all three days: R140
Contact: V&A Info Centre on info@waterfront.co.za or 021 408 7600<\/p>\n

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx brings you TEDxCapeTown Salon, where TEDTalk videos and live speakers will combine to spark meaningful discussion around the challenges posed by ocean pollution. Kicking off at 6.30pm at the VOR Dome on Jetty 2 each day, TEDxCapeTown Salon will run from Wednesday, 6 to Friday, 8 December, with tickets available via Quicket at a cost of between R80 and R140 per person.<\/p>\n

ALEX IN WATERLAND, V&A WATERFRONT’S OCEAN LIFE FESTIVAL THEATRE SHOW<\/p>\n

Date: Saturday, 2 to Sunday, 3 December
Time: 12h00, 14h00 and 16h00 (each performance is 45 minutes)
Venue: V&A Amphitheatre
Cost: Free
Contact: V&A Info Centre on info@waterfront.co.za or 021 408 7600<\/p>\n

Alex\u2019s dream is to be the greatest hero that ever lived. His mission is to save the planet from the forces of pollution! To do this, Alex must travel deep into the ocean to help animals defeat the bad guys\u2026but he can\u2019t do this without a little help from his friends.<\/p>\n

Join us on Saturday, 2 and Sunday, 3 December at the V&A Amphitheatre to see Alex tackle the evils of pollution, in a production created by the V&A Waterfront Theatre School. With three free shows a day at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm, children can learn more about the dangers that pollution poses to our oceans around the world.<\/p>\n

COCREATEDESIGN \u2013 MAKING WAVES FOR CHANGE<\/p>\n

Date: Monday, 27 November to Friday, 1 December
Time: 11h00 to 15h00
Venue: Quay 6, Volvo Ocean Race Village
Cost: Free
Contact: info@thecdi.org.za or 021 461 1448<\/p>\n

Witness the extraordinary creativity of a circular economy in action during the V&A Waterfront\u2019s Ocean Life Festival, as Dutch designers are paired with their South African counterparts in a unique design challenge: CoCreateDESIGN.<\/p>\n

Using plastic and other discarded waste, designers will be challenged to create a durable piece of street furniture in just one week, with the final installations going on display at the Waterfront thereafter. Sponsored by the Dutch Consulate, the public is encouraged to stop by to see these imaginative designers in action between 11am and 3pm at Quay 6 in the Volvo Ocean Race Village, from Monday, 27 November to Friday, 1 December.<\/p>\n

V&A OCEAN LIFE FESTIVAL BEACH CLEANUP<\/p>\n

Date: Saturday, 2 December
Time: 10h00 to 12h00
Venue: Sea Point Beach
Cost: Free
Contact: V&A Info Centre on info@waterfront.co.za or 021 408 7600<\/p>\n

Put on your takkies and head down to the Sea Point Beach on Saturday, 2 December to partake in the first V&A Ocean Life Festival Beach Cleanup! Organised in association with the Two Oceans Aquarium and open to the public, plastic warriors can meet at the Sea Point Beach at 10am to receive their cleanup bags and do their bit to help clean up our coastline.<\/p>\n

Plastic pollution is one of the biggest problems facing the ocean today, and more than 8 million tons of plastic land up in the ocean every year. In fact, it is estimated that there will be more plastic than fish, by weight by 2050!<\/p>\n

Note: Please bring sunscreen, a hat and water in a reusable water bottle.<\/p>\n

VOLVO OCEAN RACE CAPE TOWN \u2013 PRO-AM RACE<\/p>\n

Date: Thursday, 7 December
Time: 16h45 \u2013 17h25
Venue: Sailors Terrace, Jetty 2, V&A Waterfront
Contact: V&A Info Centre on info@waterfront.co.za or 021 408 7600<\/p>\n

VOLVO OCEAN RACE CAPE TOWN \u2013 IN-PORT RACE<\/p>\n

Date: Friday, 8 December
Time: 11h20
Venue: Sailors Terrace, Jetty 2, V&A Waterfront
Contact: V&A Info Centre on info@waterfront.co.za or 021 408 7600<\/p>\n

VOLVO OCEAN RACE CAPE TOWN \u2013 RACE RESTART \/ CLOSING CEREMONY<\/p>\n

Date: Sunday, 10 December
Time: 11h20
Venue: Sailors Terrace, Jetty 2, V&A Waterfront
Contact: V&A Info Centre on info@waterfront.co.za or 021 408 7600<\/p>\n

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