The Feast of the Clowns has been part of the city’s calendar since 2000. It started as a small street festival, but has now established itself as the only annual festival in the inner city combining celebration and social justice. In 2009 the festival was attended by up to 25,000 people.

 

Hosted by the Tshwane Leadership Foundation (TLF) in conjunction with other local role players, this is a home grown festival, locally owned and managed. The Feast celebrates the vibrant diversity of the inner city, it provides access to well-known artists and exposure to emerging community artists, it transfers artistic skills, and builds a sense of community.

 

In 2010 the Feast of the Clowns will be integral part of the Better World village taking place during the World Cup, from 12 June - 11 July 2010!

 

This year we expect the following:

 

· 80-90 live artists on four stages

· The annual Street Parade with 4,000—5,000 people

· A mini-film festival with local communities (including homeless communities) in several inner city venues

· Educational and (re-)creational workshops (throughout the year and the week)

· Social justice workshops

· Art, poetry & photo competitions and exhibitions with performances

· Art workshops

· Circus workshops

· Three productions in the South African State Theatre, hosting different artists, one evening showcasing local talent

 

 

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. For queries, please contact us at imagine@tlf.org.za. Last updated 29/09/2009.