Award winning traditional African folktales

The long-awaited second series of the multi award-winning Magic Cellar is airing on SABC 2 from Monday 28th November 2011 at 09:50.

 

Magic Cellar is South Africa’s first 3D animated series and to date has won 29 International Television awards including: Gold at the New York Festival, the Cine Golden Eagle Award and the Platinum Remi Award. Magic Cellar has also been aired on HBO Family, which is a first for a locally produced television show. Based on traditional African folktales, the series celebrates Africa’s culture and traditions while promoting reading as exciting and fulfilling. These fun filled adventures transport the entire family to a new level of storytelling as the most intriguing folktales and their timeless lessons are brought to life by the enchanting characters of the Magic Cellar.

 

“Magic Cellar" follows the adventures of Pula, a young African girl who stumbles upon an enchanted world in her grandmother's basement; encountering a talking gecko (Gigi) and a wise old cricket (Mr Zee), among other fascinating creatures. Pula and her friends -- Marcus, Navitha , Josh, and Melissa -- take on various roles and interact with animals in each of the stories they tell.

 

Episode 6 Monkey Business

A tailor’s dress has been slashed by someone. The baboon decides to hold a trial, questioning a Rat, Jackal, Elephant, Wood, Fire and Water. When everyone insists they are not guilty, He sentences each with a punishment. The lesson being, learn the significance of telling the truth.

 

Episode 7 Watersnake and the Magic Stone.

Watersnake has a magical red stone, capable of making the owner very rich. Xlam the great San hunter, decides he wants the stone and stelas it away. To punish the people, watersnake drinks all the water in the river. The people have been put into peril by the greediness of the hunter. The hunter realizes what he has done and returns the stone to the snake and learns not to be selfish.

 

Episode 8 The Devil’s Trick

A ship captain decides to walk up to the top of Table Mountain for a rest. The devil appears there in a disguise and insists the captain smoke a pipe until he dies. The cloud that covers Table Mountain is there to remind everyone about the dangers of smoking.

 

Episode 9 The Chief’s Bride

A village woman has two daughters, one good and one naughty. The Chief decides to choose a bride and summons both of them to meet with him. The naughty daughter takes the wrong path and is not successful. The good daughter takes the right path and ends up with the Chief. The lesson: respecting and obedient behavior is rewarded in the end.

 

Episode 10 The King’s Gift

The Lion King decides to give all the animals something special to make them unique. He gives Eagle some feathers so it can fly; Elephant receives a long nose and strong tusks; Rhino receives a short, sharp horn; Hyena receives a silly laugh and Zebra receives black and white stripes. The children learn not to regard their outer looks as overly important.