The Cape Town Carnival aims at bringing together the diverse communities of the city through music, dance, creative and cultural expression. The Carnival festival will take place from 18 – 20 March 2010 with the grand parade taking place in Cape Town’s CBD on the 20th.
The Carnival will celebrate the Cape’s heritage and creativity, contributing to social cohesion and economic growth over time. With a mass of over 2000 cross-genre, cross-cultural performers partaking in the event, six original Carnival songs that will get the people dancing and a spectacular float and elaborate costumes as draw cards, there should be something to suit just about anyone’s taste.
The Carnival Parade is a free-access event, encouraging all of Cape Town to share in the fun and excitement. In addition to the festivities of the main parade, spectators can also look forward to celebrations after the event. A range of other fringe events can also be expected.
The Cape Town Carnival endeavours to create something new, where communities interact and celebrate our uniqueness, but also unite as citizens of one of the most beautiful cities of the world. While Rio Carnival represents a benchmark in relation to our quest, Cape Town Carnival will be distinctly and uniquely representative of our South African demographic, psychographic and cultural representation. The Carnival is optimistic that this event will strengthen social cohesion and cultural expression, the building of community self-esteem and development and the creation of positive spin-offs for the local economy and especially tourism.
The theme for the 2010 Carnival is “Rhythm, Roots & Boots”, celebrating Cape Town’s inherent talent in all things cultural and artistic, as well as paying tribute to our rich heritage.
The Cape Town Carnival and is set to be a weekend of inclusive fun for Capetonians and visitors alike.
More info on www.capetowncarnival.com
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