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CAPE MALAY MINSTRELS The Cape Malay Minstrels (“Kaapse Klopse”), synonymnous for their vibrant music, painted faces and rainbow- coloured satin costumes, have been parading down the streets of central Cape Town for almost 300 years. The traditional folk music played by the Cape Minstrels was developed in the mid 1800’s, when many of the Cape Colony slaves emanicipated from slavery, joined roaming Hottentot bands to earn a living. Today the minstrels represent a celebration of history, symbolic of the various ethnic groups coming together in the cultural melting pot known as Cape Town. Musicians, dancers and singers of all ages form part of this unique group, cheerfully reflectling the festive and colourful nature of the South African people with their banjo’s, drums and tambourines. The perfect Capetonian welcome for tour groups and festivities, our Minstrel groups and troups are seasoned performers and a favourite choise amongst tour companies and event organisers in Cape Town. NOTEWORTHY BOOKINGS WITH FIVE SEASONS Various Corporate events, incentive groups, weddings, private functions and International Conferences, including • World Federation of Nuclear Medicine and Biology Congress @ Cape Town International Convention Centre, 18/09/2010 • TUI UK Educational function @ Table Bay hotel, 08/05/2009 • Divertitas Conference @ Kirstenbosch, 13/10/2009 • Gala Dinner @ Cape Town International Convention Centre, 27/08/2009 • Film shoot @ Green Market Square, 23/02/2009 • International wedding @ Mount Nelson, 20/02/2009 • Conference Opening @ Lagoon Beach Hotel, 11/01/2009 • Opening of the new Cape Town International Airport and commission of Parkade 1, 18/12/2008 • Gala Dinner for Successful Events @ Cape Sun, 11/12/2008 • Cape Town International Convention Centre .

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