Die Kaapse Klopse by cfulton

Photography • People • posted on Feb 02, 2013

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The Kaapse Klopse (or simply Klopse) is a minstrel festival that takes place annually on 2 January, in Cape Town, South Africa. As many as 13,000 minstrels take to the streets garbed in bright colours, either carrying colourful umbrellas or playing an array of musical instruments. The minstrels are grouped into klopse ("clubs" in Kaapse Afrikaans, but more accurately translated as troupes in English). Participants are typically from Afrikaans-speaking working class Cape coloured families who have preserved the custom since the mid-19th century. ~Wikipedia~ I would love to have submitted this for the forum challenge, but I took it when we did the fan walk for the Soccer Would Cup event here in Cape Town - too long ago! Thanks for all of your comments, Clive

Comments (10)

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durleybeachbum

1:37PM | Sat, 02 February 2013

What an intersting and colourful pic!

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ElusiveAngel

1:39PM | Sat, 02 February 2013

Nice photo Clive!

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auntietk

2:16PM | Sat, 02 February 2013

Love the flashy clothes with sneakers! It's a nice touch. This is a perfect accompaniment to February's challenge! Speaking of "people" shots that are "too old," this reminds me of a couple things. First, that you said that people shots weren't your forte. Second, I recall a series you did from a yearly horse race (?) with people dressed in festive outfits. My conclusion: you're WAY better at this than you think you are! :)

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