eMzantsi Carnival in Fish Hoek

The 7th annual eMzantsi Carnival will take place on Saturday 3rd December 2011 displaying the dynamic diversity of the communities of Masiphumelele, Ocean View and Fish Hoek.

This year’s theme is green and more than a thousand children and adults will join the carbon-neutral parade, including costumed dancers, musicians and giant puppets (made of 100% recycled materials). It’s a colourful, loud and creative Rio-style carnival that will kick off the holiday season in style.

'eMzantsi' means 'in the South' in isiXhosa and the eMzantsi Carnival is all about celebrating life in Cape Town's south peninsula. By showcasing the fabulous diversity of our people and cultures, we bring our communities together and create a shared south peninsula identity.

The Carnival is the culmination of a year-round community-building process that encourages people of the South, especially children and youth, to cross boundaries and collaborate with each other. Around 1500 people from all over the valley join in the colourful parade and stageshow, including minstrels and marimba bands, gumboots and gospel singers, b-boys and ballet dancers.

There is no cost to participate and the Carnival takes place between 10h00 to 15h00 at the bottom of Ou Kaapse Weg.

For more information on the eMzantsi Carnival call +27 (0)21 785-515.

Please Note: Dates for this event to be confirmed.