CPUT students who worked tirelessly behind the scenes of the Cape Town Carnival on Saturday have been given a pat on the back for their help.

Students who responded to a call for volunteers were spotted all over the busy Fanwalk making sure the event ran smoothly.

VISUAL SPECTACLE: One of the acts to wow the crowds on Saturday.

From marshals to float pushers there wasn’t a job too small for the eager students.
Photography and Film and Video students were the envy of the crowd as they were allowed restricted access to the carnival corridor where the performers were.
Second-year photography student Zahraa Dollie says the event was a confidence booster.
“We are working alongside professional photographers here and can see we are doing exactly the same job that they are,” she says.
Her classmate Bertram Malgas says it was nice to be part of the action and not just watching from the sidelines.

EXPERIENCE: Students got unlimited access to the Carnival parade and worked alongside professionals.

“Tonight we are part of the media and that is really nice,” he says.
Film and Video head Jared Borkum was on site to make sure everything ran smoothly.
“The footage we shot through the auditions right to the event itself will probably be used to market the Carnival next year,” he says.
Public Relations students Lee-Ann Mitchell and Chane Arnolds also got a taste of their future careers by manning entry to one of the VIP areas.
Carnival Operations Manager Anthea Metcalf thanked the CPUT students who formed part of a group of over 2000 volunteers.
“The volunteers delivered a world-class, moving fashion-fusion extravaganza,” she says.
The event kicked off at 5pm with a free concert and the parade started at 8pm.
The theme Cape to Cairo was realised through floats depicting Egypt, Kenya’s Masaai and even a hilarious take on SA’s iconic taxi.By LAUREN KANSLEY
Pictures by SHAWN UYS

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WHEN thousands flood into the city centre next month for the upcoming Cape Town Carnival, a handful of CPUT staff and students will be working hard behind the scenes.

Apart from designing many of the spectacular outfits that will be on show on the day, students have also been working diligently and documenting every aspect of the annual street party.

This week, Photography and Film and Video students captured every moment of the event’s official media launch while Public Relations staff and students made sure the party was a slick affair.

BEHIND THE SCENES: Film and Video students capturing the event’s media launch.

Hosted by Heart FM’s Clarence Ford, a variety of performers like bellydancers and rope-skipping champions got the crowd revved up.

But it was the outlandish costumes, all designed around the theme ‘From Cape to Cairo’ which really got the audience excited.

CPUT students were honoured last year when Cape Town Fashion Council’s Bryan Ramkilawan gave them the opportunity of designing a handful of costumes for the parade.

Students were also awarded a cash prize which is paid into their student fees.

On Wednesday, Minister for Finance, Economic Affairs and Tourism, Alan Winde, told the crowd of journalists they should be proud of the Carnival and what it represents.

“Showcasing this event tells the world who we are and what we are about. Lets give everyone a big surprise,” he says.

Cape Town Carnival happens on March 24 and travels along the fan walk in Greenpoint from 8pm.

By LAUREN KANSLEY

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After months of hard work CPUT students’ creations will finally go on display at the Cape Town Carnival on Saturday evening.

Industrial design students have been diligently creating the floats and intricate costumes that will ignite the FanWalk in Green Point and wow thousands of spectators- and CPUT staff and students are encouraged to join the fun and support them.

This year the theme is ‘Imagine’ and Carnival Creative Director Brad Baard says CPUT students did plenty of that when creating the floats.

“CPUT students bring great energy and creativity to the event,” he says.

“Their mad-cap imaginations are like a creative melting pot of ideas and we are very grateful to them.”

The Cape Town Carnival consists of over 2 000 costumed performers, a spectacular parade of giant floats and live musicians which together make for an unforgettable experience.

The public is encouraged to start lining the streets from 3pm tomorrow in order to claim their seats, the parade then starts at 7.30pm.

The fun culminates in a party where DJ Fresh and MiCasa will perform.

Written by Lauren Kansley
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