18 March 2023 Carnival is coming

A journey through the 5 hubs of Cape Town Carnival 2022

HATFIELD STREET HUB

Mountain of Memories

You’re invited into a place of hope and transformation. Memories of District 6 are brought to life through music, performance and installation design, celebrating South Africa’s transition to democracy and the spirit of hope and possibility.

You’re invited into a place of hope and transformation. Memories of District 6 are brought to life through music, performance and installation design, celebrating South Africa’s transition to democracy and the spirit of hope and possibility.

APHRODITE BELLY DANCE STUDIO ● MTN MALAY CHOIR ● WPMA ● EOAN CREW ● BIG BAND THEORY ● AFRI-CAN

Dedicated to honouring and celebrating the First People of South Africa, through the Eland and giant representation of Cape fynbos, both revered in rock art and cultural practice. The bow is played, dancers kick up the dust in riel dance around the fire, and spoken words of local poets call us into shared awareness.

COCHOQUA KHOISAN COMMUNITY ● SANSCAPE DANCERS ● STILT WALKERS ● BETJIES VAN BETJIESFONTEIN

SA MUSEUM HUB

Tales of Camissa

Dedicated to honouring and celebrating the First People of South Africa, through the Eland and giant representation of Cape fynbos, both revered in rock art and cultural practice. The bow is played, dancers kick up the dust in riel dance around the fire, and spoken words of local poets call us into shared awareness.

NATIONAL GALLERY HUB

Cultural Roots

A statuesque float, adorned in rich colours and uniquely South African design, such as the bull’s horn motif, stands tall at the top of a wide flight of stairs. It acts as a stage and backdrop to the action of our performers, as it contrasts with the magnificent building behind.

A statuesque float, adorned in rich colours and uniquely South African design, such as the bull’s horn motif, stands tall at the top of a wide flight of stairs. It acts as a stage and backdrop to the action of our performers, as it contrasts with the magnificent building behind.

PORTUGUESE COMMUNITY OF CAPE TOWN ● MALI DRUMMERS ● BULUMKO HIGH SCHOOL ● ITHONGO LETHU ● MASIZAKHE YOUTH ART PROJECT ● LAVENDERHILL CARES ARTS ACADEMY

Expect a wave of energy and enthusiasm, as you’re welcomed to enter the enigmatic DRUM era, celebrating the music and style of a time, when people thrived in the face of adversity. Surrounded by trees, the environment will come to life with colour, design and more.

JHOOMKAR INDIAN DANCE GROUP ● MTN MINSTRELS ● AFTON SCHOOL OF DANCE ● HIGH BRASS BAND ● RAINBOW ACADEMY ● KUYAKHANYA PRIMARY SCHOOL

GREEN MARKET HUB

The DRUM Era

Expect a wave of energy and enthusiasm, as you’re welcomed to enter the enigmatic DRUM era, celebrating the music and style of a time, when people thrived in the face of adversity. Surrounded by trees, the environment will come to life with colour, design and more.

HERITAGE SQUARE HUB

Umswenko

A celebration of personal identity and our ability to express ourselves through voice, style and movement, Umswenko inspired the costume and the design of ‘Swenka Town’ – a vibrant graphic space featuring high energy expressive dance.

A celebration of personal identity and our ability to express ourselves through voice, style and movement, Umswenko inspired the costume and the design of ‘Swenka Town’ – a vibrant graphic space featuring high energy expressive dance.

CHINESE COMMUNITY ● AFRO GROOVE ● TENACITY ● HANOVER PARK ● CADETS DRUMMERS ● BIORITHM ● MICHELLE DAVIDS

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