New Year’s Eve at the V&A Waterfront hopes to shine a beam of hope from the precinct at midnight on 31 December, 2020. On a clear night, this should be visible throughout Cape Town city bowl and surrounding suburbs.
The beam, which consists of 36 vertical searchlights, forms part of the V&A Waterfront Tribute of Light, which symbolizes lives lost this past year; jobs that were affected, and ultimately for hope in the new year.
Countdown to fireworks display
“We are using the symbolic warmth of light to draw us to a moment to connect, even though we are physically apart, and hope everyone who sees it takes the time to contemplate on themes of compassion, solidarity, connection, inspiration, and collaborations we have been able to demonstrate and experience during a very uncertain period. New Year’s Eve will mark the first time in the V&A Waterfront’s 30-year history, that we won’t see crowds converging in our neighbourhood for the traditional countdown to a fireworks display at midnight to usher in the New Year” says David Green, V&A Waterfront CEO.
The beam will light up for an hour at midnight on 31 December 2020, and daily for an hour at 9pm for the following 6 days into 2021.
Visitors to the Waterfront over the holiday period can also look forward to the continuation of the festive décor theme, Joy from Africa to the World.
This became a global-first when it launched last year, with the destination producing sustainable festive décor and installations throughout the precinct – all crafted from recyclable materials.
This year’s festive decorations were made possible through the collaborative efforts between local artists, makers, tenants, and children from surrounding schools. 134 crafters and designers have contributed to spreading hope and light through the festive décor.
Covid-19 protocols at the Waterfront remain throughout the festive period.
What: V&A Waterfront New Years Eve
Where: V&A Waterfront Cape Town South Africa
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