Thousands of minstrels participated in the annual Kaapse Klopse parade in Cape Town, celebrating the city's mixed-race heritage rooted in slavery.
Thousands of colourfully costumed minstrels paraded through Cape Town yesterday in an exuberant century-old carnival rooted in the South Africa n city’s history of slavery that drew large crowds of spectators. In glitzy uniforms matched with flashy hats, parasols and face paint, the marchers walked and danced through the city’s historic centre in an annual event that an organiser said had grown to become the biggest such parade on the continent.
Kaapse Klopse minstrels dance as their troupe moves forward during the annual Kaapse Klopse parade, also known as ‘Tweede Nuwe Jaar’ (second New Year), in Cape Town on January 4, 2025. — AFP pic The highly anticipated New Year parade celebrates Cape Town’s mixed-raced community descended from slaves brought from Africa, South-west Asia and Indian Ocean territories after the city was settled by the Dutch in the 1650s. Organisers said 18 troupes of around 20,000 performers took part in this year’s event, with marchers from all ages and accompanied by trumpets, trombones and tambourine
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