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IN PICTURES: The Cape Minstrels Take Over The Streets of The Mother City For The Historic Second New Year Street Parade
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Minstrel troupes march in the city centre of Cape Town during the annual Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) Cape Town Minstrels Carnival on January 2, 2018. The Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) Cape Town Minstrels Carnival is the main public event of a series of competitions, performances, and carnivals that celebrate Cape Malay culture in the Western Cape Province, which sees more than 40 troupes, and nearly 1,000 members dressed with bright coloured costumes march while playing music and dancing, through the centre of Cape Town. The Tweede Nuwe Jaar celebration dates back to the time before slavery was abolished in the Cape colony, during which slaves were allowed to relax on the day following New Years Day. These troupes also aim at creating social cohesion, activities for youth, and connection with culture in the mostly impoverished crime-ridden communities in which the members live. / AFP PHOTO / RODGER BOSCH (Photo credit should read RODGER BOSCH/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:RODGER BOSCH via Getty Images)
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Minstrel troupes march in the city centre of Cape Town during the annual Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) Cape Town Minstrels Carnival on January 2, 2018.The Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) Cape Town Minstrels Carnival is the main public event of a series of competitions, performances, and carnivals that celebrate Cape Malay culture in the Western Cape Province, which sees more than 40 troupes, and nearly 1,000 members dressed with bright coloured costumes march while playing music and dancing, through the centre of Cape Town. The Tweede Nuwe Jaar celebration dates back to the time before slavery was abolished in the Cape colony, during which slaves were allowed to relax on the day following New Years Day. These troupes also aim at creating social cohesion, activities for youth, and connection with culture in the mostly impoverished crime-ridden communities in which the members live. / AFP PHOTO / RODGER BOSCH (Photo credit should read RODGER BOSCH/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:RODGER BOSCH via Getty Images)
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A member of a minstrel troupe marches in the city centre of Cape Town during the annual Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) Cape Town Minstrels Carnival on January 2, 2018.The Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) Cape Town Minstrels Carnival is the main public event of a series of competitions, performances, and carnivals that celebrate Cape Malay culture in the Western Cape Province, which sees more than 40 troupes, and nearly 1,000 members dressed with bright coloured costumes march while playing music and dancing, through the centre of Cape Town. The Tweede Nuwe Jaar celebration dates back to the time before slavery was abolished in the Cape colony, during which slaves were allowed to relax on the day following New Years Day. These troupes also aim at creating social cohesion, activities for youth, and connection with culture in the mostly impoverished crime-ridden communities in which the members live. / AFP PHOTO / RODGER BOSCH (Photo credit should read RODGER BOSCH/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:RODGER BOSCH via Getty Images)
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TOPSHOT - A member of a minstrel troupe marches in the city centre of Cape Town during the annual Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) Cape Town Minstrels Carnival on January 2, 2018.The Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) Cape Town Minstrels Carnival is the main public event of a series of competitions, performances, and carnivals that celebrate Cape Malay culture in the Western Cape Province, which sees more than 40 troupes, and nearly 1,000 members dressed with bright coloured costumes march while playing music and dancing, through the centre of Cape Town. The Tweede Nuwe Jaar celebration dates back to the time before slavery was abolished in the Cape colony, during which slaves were allowed to relax on the day following New Years Day. These troupes also aim at creating social cohesion, activities for youth, and connection with culture in the mostly impoverished crime-ridden communities in which the members live. / AFP PHOTO / RODGER BOSCH (Photo credit should read RODGER BOSCH/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:RODGER BOSCH via Getty Images)
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A member of a minstrel troupe marches in the city centre of Cape Town during the annual Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) Cape Town Minstrels Carnival on January 2, 2018.The Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) Cape Town Minstrels Carnival is the main public event of a series of competitions, performances, and carnivals that celebrate Cape Malay culture in the Western Cape Province, which sees more than 40 troupes, and nearly 1,000 members dressed with bright coloured costumes march while playing music and dancing, through the centre of Cape Town. The Tweede Nuwe Jaar celebration dates back to the time before slavery was abolished in the Cape colony, during which slaves were allowed to relax on the day following New Years Day. These troupes also aim at creating social cohesion, activities for youth, and connection with culture in the mostly impoverished crime-ridden communities in which the members live. / AFP PHOTO / RODGER BOSCH (Photo credit should read RODGER BOSCH/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:RODGER BOSCH via Getty Images)
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Minstrel troupes march in the city centre of Cape Town during the annual Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) Cape Town Minstrels Carnival on January 2, 2018.The Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) Cape Town Minstrels Carnival is the main public event of a series of competitions, performances, and carnivals that celebrate Cape Malay culture in the Western Cape Province, which sees more than 40 troupes, and nearly 1,000 members dressed with bright coloured costumes march while playing music and dancing, through the centre of Cape Town. The Tweede Nuwe Jaar celebration dates back to the time before slavery was abolished in the Cape colony, during which slaves were allowed to relax on the day following New Years Day. These troupes also aim at creating social cohesion, activities for youth, and connection with culture in the mostly impoverished crime-ridden communities in which the members live. / AFP PHOTO / RODGER BOSCH (Photo credit should read RODGER BOSCH/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:RODGER BOSCH via Getty Images)
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Minstrel troupes march in the city centre of Cape Town during the annual Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) Cape Town Minstrels Carnival on January 2, 2018.The Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) Cape Town Minstrels Carnival is the main public event of a series of competitions, performances, and carnivals that celebrate Cape Malay culture in the Western Cape Province, which sees more than 40 troupes, and nearly 1,000 members dressed with bright coloured costumes march while playing music and dancing, through the centre of Cape Town. The Tweede Nuwe Jaar celebration dates back to the time before slavery was abolished in the Cape colony, during which slaves were allowed to relax on the day following New Years Day. These troupes also aim at creating social cohesion, activities for youth, and connection with culture in the mostly impoverished crime-ridden communities in which the members live. / AFP PHOTO / RODGER BOSCH (Photo credit should read RODGER BOSCH/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:RODGER BOSCH via Getty Images)
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Minstrel troupes march in the city centre of Cape Town during the annual Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) Cape Town Minstrels Carnival on January 2, 2018.The Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) Cape Town Minstrels Carnival is the main public event of a series of competitions, performances, and carnivals that celebrate Cape Malay culture in the Western Cape Province, which sees more than 40 troupes, and nearly 1,000 members dressed with bright coloured costumes march while playing music and dancing, through the centre of Cape Town. The Tweede Nuwe Jaar celebration dates back to the time before slavery was abolished in the Cape colony, during which slaves were allowed to relax on the day following New Years Day. These troupes also aim at creating social cohesion, activities for youth, and connection with culture in the mostly impoverished crime-ridden communities in which the members live. / AFP PHOTO / RODGER BOSCH (Photo credit should read RODGER BOSCH/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:RODGER BOSCH via Getty Images)
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Minstrel troupes march in the city centre of Cape Town during the annual Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) Cape Town Minstrels Carnival on January 2, 2018.The Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) Cape Town Minstrels Carnival is the main public event of a series of competitions, performances, and carnivals that celebrate Cape Malay culture in the Western Cape Province, which sees more than 40 troupes, and nearly 1,000 members dressed with bright coloured costumes march while playing music and dancing, through the centre of Cape Town. The Tweede Nuwe Jaar celebration dates back to the time before slavery was abolished in the Cape colony, during which slaves were allowed to relax on the day following New Years Day. These troupes also aim at creating social cohesion, activities for youth, and connection with culture in the mostly impoverished crime-ridden communities in which the members live. / AFP PHOTO / RODGER BOSCH (Photo credit should read RODGER BOSCH/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:RODGER BOSCH via Getty Images)
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TOPSHOT - Minstrel troupes march in the city centre of Cape Town during the annual Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) Cape Town Minstrels Carnival on January 2, 2018.The Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) Cape Town Minstrels Carnival is the main public event of a series of competitions, performances, and carnivals that celebrate Cape Malay culture in the Western Cape Province, which sees more than 40 troupes, and nearly 1,000 members dressed with bright coloured costumes march while playing music and dancing, through the centre of Cape Town. The Tweede Nuwe Jaar celebration dates back to the time before slavery was abolished in the Cape colony, during which slaves were allowed to relax on the day following New Years Day. These troupes also aim at creating social cohesion, activities for youth, and connection with culture in the mostly impoverished crime-ridden communities in which the members live. / AFP PHOTO / RODGER BOSCH (Photo credit should read RODGER BOSCH/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:RODGER BOSCH via Getty Images)
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A young member of the minstrel troupe 'Happy Boys' waits for the start the march in the city centre during the annual Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) Cape Town Minstrels Carnival on January 2, 2018, in Cape Town.The Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) Cape Town Minstrels Carnival is a main event that see more than 40 troupes, and nearly 1,000 members, dressed with bright coloured costumes, and marching while playing music and dancing, through the centre of Cape Town. The Tweede Nuwe Jaar celebration dates back to the time before slavery was abolished in the Cape colony, during which slaves were allowed to relax on the day following New Years Day. These troupes also aim at creating social cohesion, activities for youth, and connection with culture in the mostly impoverished crime-ridden communities in which the members live. / AFP PHOTO / RODGER BOSCH (Photo credit should read RODGER BOSCH/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:RODGER BOSCH via Getty Images)
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One of the leading child performer of the minstrel troupe 'Happy Boys' marches in the city centre during the annual Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) Cape Town Minstrels Carnival on January 2, 2018, in Cape Town.The Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) Cape Town Minstrels Carnival is a main event that see more than 40 troupes, and nearly 1,000 members, dressed with bright coloured costumes, and marching while playing music and dancing, through the centre of Cape Town. The Tweede Nuwe Jaar celebration dates back to the time before slavery was abolished in the Cape colony, during which slaves were allowed to relax on the day following New Years Day. These troupes also aim at creating social cohesion, activities for youth, and connection with culture in the mostly impoverished crime-ridden communities in which the members live. / AFP PHOTO / RODGER BOSCH (Photo credit should read RODGER BOSCH/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:RODGER BOSCH via Getty Images)
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Members of the minstrel troupe 'Happy Boys' play the trumpet and the saxophone as they march in the city centre during the annual Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) Cape Town Minstrels Carnival on January 2, 2018, in Cape Town.The Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) Cape Town Minstrels Carnival is a main event that see more than 40 troupes, and nearly 1,000 members, dressed with bright coloured costumes, and marching while playing music and dancing, through the centre of Cape Town. The Tweede Nuwe Jaar celebration dates back to the time before slavery was abolished in the Cape colony, during which slaves were allowed to relax on the day following New Years Day. These troupes also aim at creating social cohesion, activities for youth, and connection with culture in the mostly impoverished crime-ridden communities in which the members live. / AFP PHOTO / RODGER BOSCH (Photo credit should read RODGER BOSCH/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:RODGER BOSCH via Getty Images)
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Members of minstrel troupes sing and dance as they march in the city centre during the annual Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) Cape Town Minstrels Carnival on January 2, 2018, in Cape Town.The Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) Cape Town Minstrels Carnival is a main event that see more than 40 troupes, and nearly 1,000 members, dressed with bright coloured costumes, and marching while playing music and dancing, through the centre of Cape Town. The Tweede Nuwe Jaar celebration dates back to the time before slavery was abolished in the Cape colony, during which slaves were allowed to relax on the day following New Years Day. These troupes also aim at creating social cohesion, activities for youth, and connection with culture in the mostly impoverished crime-ridden communities in which the members live. / AFP PHOTO / RODGER BOSCH (Photo credit should read RODGER BOSCH/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:RODGER BOSCH via Getty Images)
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Members of minstrel troupes sing and dance as they march in the city centre during the annual Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) Cape Town Minstrels Carnival on January 2, 2018, in Cape Town.The Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) Cape Town Minstrels Carnival is a main event that see more than 40 troupes, and nearly 1,000 members, dressed with bright coloured costumes, and marching while playing music and dancing, through the centre of Cape Town. The Tweede Nuwe Jaar celebration dates back to the time before slavery was abolished in the Cape colony, during which slaves were allowed to relax on the day following New Years Day. These troupes also aim at creating social cohesion, activities for youth, and connection with culture in the mostly impoverished crime-ridden communities in which the members live. / AFP PHOTO / RODGER BOSCH (Photo credit should read RODGER BOSCH/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:RODGER BOSCH via Getty Images)