Carnival a vibrant and colourful affair

fuad Esack|Published 1 year ago

Project Playground Langa and members of the New World Dance Theatre troupe go through their paces during Saturday’s parade down Somerset Road. Picture: Fuad Esack

As expected this year’s return of the Cape Town Carnival after a four-year absence, was every bit the wild and outrageously colourful affair it was made out to be, complete with striking costumes, amazing head gear and floats from another world.

A young drummer keeps the beat going during the New World Dance Theatre troupe and PPG Langa’s turn down Somerset Road. Picture: Fuad Esack

Floats for Africa was the order of the day during Saturday’s big parade in Somerset Road. Picture: Fuad Esack

Members of the Jhoomkar Dancers joined forces with the Lael Dance Ministry and Aphrodite Belly Dance Studio during their stint in Somerset Road. Picture: Fuad Esack

Cape Town’s Chinese community, a fan favourite among the crowd, present at Saturday’s Carnival parade in Somerset Road. Picture: Fuad Esack

Members of the Western Cape Marching Band Association execute their moves with military precision. Picture: Fuad Esack

Members of the Western Cape Marching Band Association certainly had the smiles to match their moves and their uniforms. Picture: Fuad Esack

Curro Academy Majorettes putting on a polished performance during Saturday’s parade down Somerset Road. Picture: Fuad Esack

Imvelaphi Arts Movement and the Masiphumelele Creative Hub members making sure theirs is a memorable routine. Picture: Fuad Esack

Michelle Davids Dance Group members and those representing Afton School of Dance during Saturday’s parade. Picture: Fuad Esack

No street parade in Cape Town would be complete without an appearance by a minstrel troupe. Picture: Fuad Esack

Cape minstrels bringing that New Year’s vibe to Saturday’s Carnival parade in Somerset Road. Picture: Fuad Esack