Celebrating heritage: Original D6 Hanover Minstrels gear up for Tweede Nuwe Jaar
Final preparations are underway as the Original D6 Hanover Minstrels, led by Ziyaad Williams, is seen here getting ready for the official Tweede Nuwe Jaar Festival. The iconic troupe remains a proud symbol of the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival (Kaapse Klopse) and the rich heritage of Tweede Nuwe Jaar.
Image: Ayanda Ndamane/ Independent Newspapers
Final preparations are underway for the official Tweede Nuwe Jaar Festival, with the Original D6 Hanover Minstrels, led by Ziyaad Williams, captured during their last moments of preparation.
The iconic troupe remains a proud symbol of the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival (Kaapse Klopse) and the rich heritage of the festival.
The City of Cape Town previously said the official festival will proceed as planned on Monday, January 5, and is not affected by a separate court matter involving another minstrel organisation and venue availability.
The festival, organised by the Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association, is expected to draw around 20 000 performers who will march from Chiappini Street along Somerset Road before entering the DHL Stadium. The 1.2km parade route is free to the public and forms part of one of Cape Town’s most iconic cultural celebrations.
The official Tweede Nuwe Jaar Festival, the City said, is unrelated to a court application brought by the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association (CTMCA), which concerns the organisation's application to use the Vygieskraal Stadium.
The Tweede Nuwe Jaar Festival, organised by the Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association, is expected to draw around 20 000 performers who will march from Chiappini Street along Somerset Road before entering the DHL Stadium. The 1.2km parade route is free to the public and forms part of one of Cape Town’s most iconic cultural celebrations.
Image: Ayanda Ndamane/ Independent Newspapers
The City of Cape Town previously said the official festival will proceed as planned on Monday, January 5, and is not affected by a separate court matter involving another minstrel organisation and venue availability.
Image: Ayanda Ndamane/ Independent Newspapers