Carnival a vibrant and colourful affair

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.

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 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

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