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  • Cape Town Carnival scheduled for March 2021 postponed to next summer
  • Cape Town Carnival uses Umswenko to illustrate the power of self-expression
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  • Carnival celebrates SA’s famous, fabulous ’50s-era music and dance as inspiration for today
  • Cape Town Carnival explores creativity in our African cultural roots
  • Cape Town Carnival hosts its first Cultural Creative Workshop online
  • Cape Town Carnival fosters greater connection and creativity despite lockdown
  • Pride of Strandfontein to light up Carnival
  • Heritage dance form to shine at Cape Town Carnival
  • Khoi mouthbow playing by Glen Arendse soundscapes deeply spiritual artistry of South Africa’s first people.

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Cape Town, 4 March 2021 – Due to the impact of Cape Town, 4 March 2021 – Due to the impact of Covid-19 restrictions, the Cape Town Carnival scheduled for 20 March 2021 will not take place.  We look forward to hosting an exciting new live-event format in five access-controlled locations in the city during summer of 2021/2022. We are working closely with funding partners and the City of Cape Town to bring creativity and energy back to the streets of Cape Town in safe conditions. The Cape Town Carnival inspires joy and unity through creativity, and this year we continue to do this in ever more creative ways. Link in bio for more information. The valued partners of the Cape Town Carnival are the City of Cape Town, @multichoice_group, @dstvza, @media24_open, @kfmza, 24.com, the Western Cape Government, @tsogosun, the Western Cape Tourism, Trade & Investment Agency (Wesgro), ASLA DEVCO and @cocacolapenbev.
🌈 Let’s create new beginnings this Fabulous F 🌈 Let’s create new beginnings this Fabulous Friday.🌈 Happy Lunar New Year!🎉🎉 May the year of the Ox bring you lots of happiness, success and good health! Click on the video to see when Cape Town Carnival Performed in Hong Kong for a Chinese New Year 2019! Thank you to our incredible sponsors: @cityofct, @multichoice_group, @artsculturesa, @westerncapegov, @dstvza, @media24, @kfmza and @tsogosun
🌈Expressing Gratitude this Fabulous Friday🌈 🌈Expressing Gratitude this Fabulous Friday🌈 Processing a life experience through a grateful lens does not mean denying negativity. It means realizing the power you have to transform an obstacle into an opportunity. When we give thanks for everyday things we make them visable again. Share what are you grateful for today? 🌈 Thank you to our incredible sponsors: @cityofct @multichoice_group, @artsculturesa, @media24, @westerncapegov, @dstvza, @kfmza and @tsogosun
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The role and value of social media, especially in The role and value of social media, especially in the context of today’s social pressures. Bongani Mzizi, a lead performer in the Cape Town Carnival’s annual street parade, encourages everyone to practice authenticity and prompted participants to question what they thought and felt about the powerful medium, and what kind of relationship they had with it. #Ctcarnival2020 #incrediblejourney2020 #CTCworkshops Thank you to our incredible sponsors: City of Cape Town, MultiChoice Group, Department of Arts and Culture, DStv, Western Cape Government, Media24
“Umswenko embodies a deliberate celebratory self “Umswenko embodies a deliberate celebratory self-expression and a choice around how we present ourselves. Carnival as a whole is a platform for self-expression; either of your fullest true self or an aspect of who you are. This includes who you choose to associate with and how you share yourself with the world,” says Brad Baard, Creative Director for Cape Town Carnival. #Ctcarnival2020 #incrediblejourney2020 #CTCworkshops Thank you to our incredible sponsors: City of Cape Town, MultiChoice Group, Department of Arts and Culture, DStv, Western Cape Government, Media24, Kfm 94.5 and Tsogo Sun
“Joster’s style is a look still happening toda “Joster’s style is a look still happening today amongst men 45 and over. Pleated pants, panama, leather jacket , pringle t-shirt and crocket and jones shoes. Now in our communities you see the Nike tracksuits, Nike takkies, alles Nike! And bling too, whether it’s a silver chain, bracelets or rings – this is the swank happening in our neighborhoods today. It's all about the name brand , and it’s happening!” Pascoe said. #Ctcarnival2020 #incrediblejourney2020 #CTCworkshops Thank you to our incredible sponsors: City of Cape Town, MultiChoice Group, Department of Arts and Culture, DStv, Western Cape Government, Media24, Kfm 94.5 and Tsogo Sun
We aim to make each Cultural Creative Workshop exc We aim to make each Cultural Creative Workshop exciting. The participants were treated to various musical representations of Umswenko; from the acappella-style choral sounds of Isicathamiya - songs sung by migrant Zulu men from the 1930s, to Ntembeko Njaba’s street-style rapping, and Kwaito and Hip Hop-influenced Riky Rick’s own version of Umswenko. #Ctcarnival2020 #incrediblejourney2020 #CTCworkshops Thank you to our incredible sponsors: City of Cape Town, MultiChoice Group, Department of Arts and Culture, DStv, Western Cape Government, Media24, Kfm 94.5 and Tsogo Sun
Did you know Umswenko, is a fashion and music subc Did you know Umswenko, is a fashion and music subculture originating in the 1970s among Zulu hostel dwellers, used to celebrate, entertain, and show off a sense of impeccable style, fashion and music, and build a higher degree of self-expression and self-confidence. If you would like to know more about Umswenko click on the bio link to read more. #Ctcarnival2020 #incrediblejourney2020 #CTCworkshops Thank you to our incredible sponsors: City of Cape Town, MultiChoice Group, Department of Arts and Culture, DStv, Western Cape Government, Media24, Kfm 94.5 and Tsogo Sun
We held our forth Cultural Creative Workshop. Th We held our forth Cultural Creative Workshop. The workshop was about how we choose to express ourselves as individuals, in the way we look, in how we act and in what we do. A celebration of style and self-expression. Take a look at our participants expressing themselves through Umswenko Style, which style would you choose for yourself. #Ctcarnival2020 #incrediblejourney2020 #CTCworkshops Thank you to our incredible sponsors: City of Cape Town, MultiChoice Group, Department of Arts and Culture, DStv, Western Cape Government, Media24, Kfm 94.5 and Tsogo Sun
💝Give a gift share a skill💝 BioRithm one of 💝Give a gift share a skill💝 BioRithm one of our Community group, sharing Zumba dance workouts. Zumba is a form of fitness class in which you burn off calories by dancing to different kinds of lively tunes, often Latin-American inspired such as salsa, merengue and samba, but also other types of modern music like hip hop. The workout that feels like a dance party. Zumba class rule: You don't know the move? Just shake it Till you make it!! 💃🕺💃🕺 Click on the video to watch BioRithm. Thank you to our incredible sponsors: @cityofct, @multichoice_group, @artsculturesa, @westerncapegov , @dstvza, @media24, @kfmza and @tsogosun
🌈Acknowledging our diversity, creativity and in 🌈Acknowledging our diversity, creativity and inclusivity this Fabulous Friday.🌈 Nelson Mandela used the phrase 'The Rainbow Nation' to describe South Africa's diverse cultures, customs, traditions, histories and languages. At Carnival we learn within our diverse communities the art of being intercultural, a deep understanding and respect for all cultures, focusing on the exchange of ideas to develop deep relationships and connection. No one is left unchanged because we learn from one another and grow together. Share what you love about our Rainbow Nation this fabulous Friday.🌈 #Ctcarnival2020 #incrediblejourney2020 Thank you to our incredible sponsors: @cityofct, @multichoice_group, @artsculturesa, @westerncapegov, @media24 @dstvza, @kfmza and @tsogosun
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