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CAPE TOWN CARNIVAL 2017 TO SHOWCASE A DAZZLING SEA OF BLUE MYTHOLOGY
AMAZA! - Ocean Odyssey, to honour our oceans Cape Town, 21 October 2016 – With its 2 500-kilometre-long coastline, South Africa has some of the most spectacular seashores in the world. No wonder, then, that next year’s theme for the Cape Town Carnival is...
Cape Town Carnival supports the Cape Town Marathon 2016
On Sunday, 18th September 2016, Cape Town Carnival lead performers lined up in the streets of Cape Town to show their support for the Cape Town Marathon runners. These performers were accompanied by live community group performances from SambaFrik Drummers and...
Cape Town Carnival at International Coastal Cleanup Day 17 September 2016
On Saturday, 17th September 2016, Cape Town Carnival lead performers showed their support for the Two Ocean Aquarium's International Coastal Clean-up at Soetwater Resort, Kommetjie.
Regular meetings with the participating groups.
Jhoomkar Indian Dance group won the social media Challenge!!! Phathizwelethu Marimba band won the social media Challenge!!!
2016 Cape Town Carnival Documentary release
Having won 3 SAFTAs for the 2015 documentary on the Cape Town Carnival the F.I.L.M. programme is proud to present the 2016 documentary Cape Town Carnival STREET LIFE for you to view! Once a year, the magical Mother City hosts the truly epic Cape Town Carnival. This...
2016 Cape Town Carnival to celebrate South Africa’s rich diversity
The streets will light up with colour, music and dance when the 7th annual Cape Town Carnival comes to town with the mother of all street parades. This year’s Cape Town Carnival is taking place on Saturday, 12 March 2016 and the theme is ‘Street Life’. It promises to...
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