Just as Cape Town prepares for its famous Kaapse Klopse‚ the country’s economic hub is gearing up for the Joburg Carnival‚ which is aimed at celebrating the city’s diversity.
The Joburg Carnival will take place on December 31 and will lead in to the city’s New Year’s Eve party.
Over the past 12 years‚ the carnival has been used to promote unity amongst the city’s residents with a safe‚ vibrant and fun-filled street parade and performance by various regions of the city on the last evening of the year.
Joburg spokesperson Virgil James said the carnival managed to address some of the original objectives‚ including reducing crime and grime in Hillbrow and the inner city on New Year’s Eve.
“To date‚ the Joburg Carnival has been successful in promoting and ensuring social cohesion‚ social inclusion‚ integrated programming‚ skills development and training‚ development of young people in various skills‚ showcasing talents‚ creating jobs and contributing to economic development.
“Each region will provide a storyline according to their theme that will be depicted in song‚ dance and an array of colourful costumes‚” said James.
The Joburg Carnival will wind its way through the streets of Hillbrow‚ Braamfontein‚ and Newtown‚ and ultimately open the stage for the New Year’s Eve Concert.
Each region of the city will perform a rehearsed five- to seven-minute performance on stage.
Cape Town’s Kaapse Klopse takes place on January 2‚ 2017. – TMG Digital
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