Ratelgat
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The farm Ratelgat which was previously known as Luiperdskop, is located on the West Coast of South Africa. The farm has a very strong connection to the Griqua people as it is the site where Griqua prophet Andrew Abraham Stockenstrom le Fleur I (Die Kneg) is buried.
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Total population | |
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Unknown c. 2 to 5 million | |
Regions with significant populations | |
South Africa, Namibia | |
Languages | |
Afrikaans, English, Korana | |
Religion | |
The Griqua Church (Protestantism) | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Coloureds, Khoikhoi, Namaqua, Basters, Oorlam, Afrikaners |
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There is an annual pilgrimage to Ratelgat undertaken by Griqua people in May, ending with the celebration of Ratelgat Day.