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A boy from the Pennsylvanians. (Photo: Brenton Geach / Gallo Images)
The West London All Stars perform in the blazing heat. This event stems from a long tradition and legacy of Tweede Nuwe Jaar, which has been celebrated in the Cape for more than 110 years. (Photo: Brenton Geach / Gallo Images)
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A portrait of an older minstrel troupe member. (Photo: ER Lombard / Gallo Images)
Two-year-old Kennlyn Swartz was a hit among the crowd. (Photo: Brenton Geach / Gallo Images)
A member of the Juvie Boys shows his war paint. (Photo: Brenton Geach / Gallo Images)
The Fieka troupe on the move. (Photo: Brenton Geach / Gallo Images)
Participants in the Tweede Nuwe Jaar procession. (Photo: Brenton Geach / Gallo Images)