So for those of us who do not know what this means. It is also called Kaapse Klopse. None the wiser…. Let me show youa glimpse.
Strangest thing. Comes from the time of the slaves when the owners gave the slaves the day off to entertain the slave owners. It was quite the party. This tradition has been maintained all these years.
People have been setting this up and lining the streets for the last day to gear up for this. Gazeboes going up alongside the barriers, picnics arranged, tents and blankets the whole hog!
They used to dress up with tall hats, long tailed jackets, the whole shabbang, intended to make fun of the slave owners. Now although the oufits are much the same, the making fun of the owners is no longer there. The outfits are so bright and sparkling. There is music, played by each troops accompanying band as they work their way down the street, troop after troop. It is very much a sight to see. Very lovely. See for yourself… A real life experience.
It shuts down the entire city one troop at a time, roads are closed when they pass through and only some reopen between them. It heads from Grand Parade to Bo Kaap. You can’t miss it. The barriers and hordes of people give it away really. It is a lovely festival something to remember. So if you are here on January 2nd it is something not to be missed. Especially if your into your cultural events, music and or dancing.
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