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with a makarapa™ you are firstly part
of the 2010 soccer wc in south africa...
...secondly the makarapa™ is neither loud nor unsafe
as the famous «plastic trumpet»,
but is rather offering a certain protection against
beer bottles etc. in the stadiums...
...And thirdly your are belonging with your makarapa™ to a brand
new international fan-culture – have fun!
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The Makarapa or Makaraba [derived from Makarapa, meaning migrant worker and associated with the 'helmets' because they worked in the mines | singular: Lekarapa] is a hand cut and hand painted hard hat. It belongs to the typical South African fan's supporters wear. Sport fans spend hours to sculpture and paint their Makarapa in the colours respectively with the emblem of their clubs or country. Besides they wear giant glasses or shields with their slogans. Although it is unsure, who has invented the Makarapa, the origin of the idea is usually related to Alfred «Magistrate» Baloyi [the Michelangelo beyond the Makarapa artists]. Meanwhile one can find several Makarapa artists in South Africa who can make a modest living from designing Makarapa. » more |
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the history behind the iconic makarapa™ helmet © CNBC Africa [30.09.08; africa Business 2010; 5'40] |
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