Cape Town Carnival
Supporting arts and culture
The Cape Town Carnival creates opportunities for communities to participate in arts and culture, while providing a significant hub for the clothing, costume and set-building industries in the Western Cape.
By bringing people together through creativity and celebration, the Carnival helps give a diverse range of communities a platform, a voice and greater visibility.
Bringing people together
The Cape Town Carnival creates an environment of social cohesion where tourists and locals can experience the glamour, energy and creativity of the Carnival throughout the year.
It celebrates what makes Cape Town and its communities unique, while creating opportunities for people to connect through arts and culture.
Creating jobs and developing skills
The Carnival creates employment and training opportunities across a range of creative and technical disciplines.
Participants can develop practical skills in areas including costume design, float design and production, as well as large-scale event logistics.
Growing local creative industries
The Carnival supports the development of local creative talent and businesses, helping to build networks and create opportunities within the Western Cape's arts, culture and events industries.
This contributes to a stronger creative economy while creating pathways for people to develop valuable skills and experience.
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