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The HeART of the Cape Town Carnival – Workshop Tour
On Thursday, 12 February 2026, the story began in motion. We gathered at the V&A Waterfront and boarded the bright red City Sightseeing bus; laughter carried on the wind. From the top deck, the city stretched out in postcard views — some braving the open roof and gusts of sea air, others opting for shelter below. It felt like the overture to something colourful and alive. But the real magic waited inside the workshop. The bus hummed forward — and with it, so did the sense that something colourful and alive awaited us. First Strokes of HeART Before we even stepped inside the workshop, creativity was already unfolding. Just outside…
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Follow Your HeART: A Photographer’s View from the Cape Town Carnival Launch
On a windswept January afternoon, Cape Town reminded us why she dances even when the world feels unsteady. High above the city, inside the Media24 building, the launch of the 2026 Cape Town Carnival unfolded as a living, breathing preview of what awaits us in March. Outside, the wind tugged at the skyline. Inside, colour, movement and laughter filled the room. From a photographer’s perspective, it was impossible not to feel it immediately: this was not just a media launch, it was a moment of intention. Sequins caught the light mid-laugh. Feathered headpieces brushed the air. Bare feet and glittering heels shared the same stage. Every frame carried energy —…
Whispers Through the Lens – by the red haired photographer – Benita Van As.
