Cape Town's festival lights in Adderley Street have already given a preview of the festive season as this year's lights were tested. The lights will be officially switched on on Sunday 29 November during a free concert in the city centre.
This year's theme is Beacon of Hope. The 57th festival lights switch-on begins at 16:00 on the Grand Parade in Darling Street, with space for festive-goers extending down Adderley Street. The proceedings run until 22:00.
Cape Town's festival lights tested
Mayor-elect Geordin Hill-Lewis tested the newly installed lights together with various artists. Among them were Ricki Vani Frontline, rapper Dee Koala, singer Vernon White, the West London All Stars, the Neon Pulse Drummers, DJ Dre and co-presenter Tyrone Paulsen.
Hill-Lewis received a mouless ruffled dress at the occasion, made by Inez Shaw of Kenilworth. Her design was the winner of the city's Wear the Hope design and make challenge.
Who will perform?
Festive-goers can look forward to performances by SAMA-awarded duo Jazzwrld and Thukuthela, Liquideep, Nasty C and Afrikaans singer Monique Steyn.
Entry to the concert is free. More details are on the City of Cape Town's website available.
This article is an automatic English translation of a Nuusflits article originally published in Afrikaans. Read the Afrikaans original.
