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Cape Town Carnival scheduled for March 2021 postponed to next summer
Due to the impact of Covid-19 restrictions, the Cape Town Carnival scheduled for 20 March 2021 will not take place. The Cape Town Carnival looks forward to hosting its exciting new live-event format in five access-controlled locations in the city during summer of...
Cape Town Carnival uses Umswenko to illustrate the power of self-expression
Cape Town Carnival held the fourth of its triweekly workshops aimed at stimulating and connecting Cape Town Carnival performers, artists and members of the public. The spotlight was on Umswenko, a fashion and music subculture originating in the 1970s among Zulu hostel...
Hat trick for Cape Town as Africa’s events capital
Cape Town was named ‘Africa’s Leading Festival and Events Destination’ at the 2020 World Travel Awards on Friday. This as Cape Town readies to host several international events. Executive Mayor Dan Plato and Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security Alderman JP...
Carnival celebrates SA’s famous, fabulous ’50s-era music and dance as inspiration for today
The Cape Town Carnival held its third Cultural Creative Workshop on Saturday 24 October 2020 in their colourful Maitland premises. This first in-person occasion attracted a large audience and strict physical distancing, hand-sanitising and mask wearing didn’t deter...
Cape Town Carnival explores creativity in our African cultural roots
The second of an eight-part Cultural Creative Workshop series was held on Saturday by the Cape Town Carnival, which explored the dynamic character and flavour of African culture through its history, movement, rhythm and design in South Africa. Aimed primarily at...
Cape Town Carnival hosts its first Cultural Creative Workshop online
The Cape Town Carnival, the annual showcase that celebrates the diversity of Cape Town and South Africa, held the first of eight Cultural Creative Workshops on Zoom last weekend. More than sixty community group leaders, performers, artists and artisans from across the...
Cape Town Carnival fosters greater connection and creativity despite lockdown
Following two months of steep learning in increased online activity, Cape Town Carnival today hosted their first large online event, the annual Celebration Ceremony on Zoom. Virtually attended by over 60 people, including national, provincial and local government...
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We just can’t say thank you enough.
