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The Cape Town Carnival is a colourful spectacle, filled with glitz and glamour and showcasing five hubs and 25 diverse shows with 600 performers.
Carnival Hubs will host five repeat shows: at 3pm, 4.30pm, 6pm, 7.30pm and 9pm.
The carnival celebrates the diverse cultures and stories of Cape Town, bringing together more than 29 community groups, 61 lead performers, 15 puppeteers, four acrobats, two poi players, two stilt walkers, two large puppets and unbelievable stage props like a 7m tall eland.
This unique showcase puts SA talent, culture, and creativity in the spotlight.
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This unique showcase puts South African talent, culture, and creativity in the spotlight.
Image: Esa Alexander
Image: Esa Alexander
The Chinese community of Cape Town perform a dragon dance during the Cape Town Carnival.
Image: Esa Alexander
Image: Esa Alexander
Umswenko inspired the costume and the design of ‘Swenka Town’ during the Cape Town Carnival.
Image: Esa Alexander
Image: Esa Alexander
Jhoomkar dancers apply make-up for their for their act during the Cape Town Carnival.
Image: Esa Alexander
Image: Esa Alexander
Jhoomkar dancers from Rylands gets ready for their act during the Cape Town Carnival.
Image: Esa Alexander
Image: Esa Alexander
Zandile Dumile of the Greenmarket Hub leads dancers during the Cape Town Carnival.
Image: Esa Alexander
Image: Esa Alexander
Sihle Ngantweni of the Greenmarket Hub leads dancers during the Cape Town Carnival.
Image: Esa Alexander
Image: Esa Alexander
Left is Lesley Maasdorp and right is Zinhle Nzungane during the Cape Town Carnival.
Image: Esa Alexander
Image: Esa Alexander
Left is Hayley Kannemeyer and Wamke Cele during their performance at the Cape Town Carnival.
Image: Esa Alexander
Image: Esa Alexander
Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, also known as the Kaapse Klopse. Alliance Youth Development during the Cape Town Minstrel Carnaval Association which was held at Faure Stadium in Paarl 120km outside Cape Town.
Image: Esa Alexander
Image: Esa Alexander