Twee Rivieren is a small residential suburb in

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. It is located in the northern area of the city between Denneoord to the north and Bo-dorp to the south. "Twee Rivieren" is a

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name, meaning "Two Rivers". Its name is derived from its location, nestled between two branches of the

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. The suburb of Twee Rivieren, George, is home to two prominent churches, the

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"Moedergemeente", as well as the only Greek Orthodox Church in George, where services are still conducted in Greek. A popular attraction in this suburb is the decoration of Oewer Street over the

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period. This has become an annual event since 2005 and has attracted many visitors who come to view the festive decorations and lights between Christmas and new year.

References

External links

George.co.za

Official George website

NG Church Webpage
{{Eden District Municipality Populated places in the George Local Municipality