Article re-cap
- A Cape Town Pride delegation will travel to Amsterdam to officially accept the WorldPride torch.
- Cape Town won the bid to host the international WorldPride event in November 2024.
- The official handover ceremony of the WorldPride torch will take place on 8 August during the WorldPride Closing Ceremony.
- The delegation aims to showcase Cape Town as a destination for African pink travel and investment.
A Cape Town Pride delegation will travel to Amsterdam to officially accept the WorldPride torch, marking the start of Africa's preparations to host the global event in 2028.
The official handover ceremony will take place during the WorldPride Closing Ceremony on 8 August. This follows Cape Town winning the bid to host the international event in November 2024.
South African actress and soprano Lynelle Kenned will perform African Dream during the ceremony. The delegation will also participate in the WorldPride March on 25 July and feature a barge in the Amsterdam Canal Parade on 1 August.
The group will include representatives from eThekwini Pride, Pretoria Pride, and the City of Cape Town. Councillor Rob Quintas will represent Executive Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis at the event.
According to the organisation, the visit allows Cape Town Pride to gain practical insight into hosting a large scale global event. Cape Town Pride CEO Tommy Patterson described the trip as an important milestone for the city and the African continent.
The delegation's presence in Amsterdam aims to showcase the city as a destination for African pink travel and investment. The organisation is using its BackaBuddy campaign to encourage supporters to help fund the trip to ensure strong representation for the continent.
Frequently asked questions
What is the WorldPride torch handover and why is Cape Town accepting it?
Cape Town won the bid to host WorldPride in 2028, making it the first African city to do so. A delegation will travel to Amsterdam to officially accept the WorldPride torch during the closing ceremony on 8 August, marking the start of Africa's preparations for the global event.
Who will represent Cape Town at the WorldPride ceremonies in Amsterdam?
The delegation includes representatives from eThekwini Pride, Pretoria Pride, and the City of Cape Town. Councillor Rob Quintas will represent Executive Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis. South African actress and soprano Lynelle Kenned will perform African Dream during the handover ceremony.
How will the delegation participate in Amsterdam's Pride events?
The delegation will participate in the WorldPride March on 25 July and feature a barge in the Amsterdam Canal Parade on 1 August. The visit also allows Cape Town Pride to gain practical insight into hosting a large-scale global event before 2028.
How is Cape Town Pride funding the delegation's trip to Amsterdam?
Cape Town Pride is running a BackaBuddy campaign to encourage supporters to help fund the trip. The organisation aims to ensure strong representation for the continent and showcase Cape Town as a destination for African pink travel and investment.
Source: mambaonline.com
