Bo Kaap - South Africa Another great example of how color can impact a community is the charming Bo Kaap neighborhood in Cape Town, South Africa. Bo Kaap possesses an eclectic and colorful vibe, despite a dark history. Formerly known as “Malay Quarter,” the neighborhood was built in the 1760s to house slaves brought by the Dutch from places like Malaysia, Indonesia, India, and Sri Lanka. During the apartheid regime, the multicultural neighborhood was split up and racially segregated. The area was designated for Muslim people only, and residents of other ethnicities and religions were forced to leave.
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