Music, dance and Parade: Capetonians celebrate the traditional second New Year

A disguised and painted man sticks his tongue as Cape Minstrels from different troops perform during the traditional Second New Year Parade in the streets of central Cape Town, South Africa. The Kaapse Klopse (or simply Klopse) is a minstrel festival that takes place annually. It is also referred to as Tweede Nuwe jaar (Second New Year). (Mujahid Safodien/AFP)

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A disguised and painted man sticks his tongue as Cape Minstrels from different troops perform during the traditional Second New Year Parade in the streets of central Cape Town, South Africa. The Kaapse Klopse (or simply Klopse) is a minstrel festival that takes place annually. It is also referred to as Tweede Nuwe jaar (Second New Year). (Mujahid Safodien/AFP)

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A child looks at the minstrels during the traditional Second New Year Parade in Cape Town, South Africa. (Mujahid Safodien/AFP)

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A man dances during the celebrations of the traditional Tweede Nuwe jaar (Second New Year) Parade. This yearly parade dates back to the mid-nineteenth century when the slaves in Cape Town were given one day off in the year. (Mujahid Safodien/AFP)

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People in disguise join the traditional Second New Year Parade. The festival is considered as a rite of renewal that has been shaped by the Cape’s history. (Mujahid Safodien/AFP)

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Hundreds of Cape Minstrels from different troops perform during the traditional Second New Year Parade. (Mujahid Safodien/AFP)

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To celebrate, groups would dress up as minstrels, waving parasols, strumming banjos and making merry with music, dance and a parade from the District Six area through to the city centre. (Mujahid Safodien/AFP)

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Each year, the City of Cape Town partners with the various minstrel groups to put on a dazzling show for Capetonians and tourists alike. (Mujahid Safodien/AFP)

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Children participate in the Parade. Aside from honouring these classic tunes, repertoires are also laden with interpretations of modern pop songs to keep all ages entertained. (Mujahid Safodien/AFP)