American woman living in SA says: "A braai is a religion"
You got that right!
Many non-South Africans have tried to understand the concept of a braai and have failed dismally.
But this American woman has made us proud with her innate and profound understanding of what it means to braai.
She posted a video about the comparison between a braai and a barbeque.
In her video, she boldly asks the question: "What is the difference between an American Barbeque and a South African Braai?
She reveals that the two are nothing alike. It was surprising and humbling to watch an American speak so highly of a cultural win in our country. We won't say more than that...
But the best part of it was that she got it. She fully grasped that a braai isn't just grilling meat on the braai stand, it is so much more than that.
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Take a look at her video below, courtesy of TikTok.
@marleyroseharris What is a braai?! Difference between a braai and barbeque 🍗 what do you think? 😂 #capetown #southafrica #capetownsouthafrica #capetownvlog #capetowntiktok #southafricatiktok🇿🇦 ♬ original sound - Marley Rose Harris
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What was even better than watching the video was reading the comments.
- "Braai is a culture. It's an event. It's an occasion"
- "Every braai is different depending on ethnicity and culture."
- "Braai is unique to us South Africans 🇿🇦 and Barberque in our vocabulary is either a sauce or braai spice"
- "A braai for us is to make big fire, drink alot, put more wood, drink some more and eat the meat the next day lol"
- "Sister you confused our braai is equivalent to what you guys in America call a "Cookout""
- "Braai is a lifestyle. Get to watch wood burn for 2 hours while drinking and lost in conversation. Throw on some game meat and braai broodjies"
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