Today the minstrels are a holiday tradition among Cape Town’s mixed-race or “colored” residents,many of whose ancestors are slaves.A downtown parade involves thousands of participants.Dozens of minstrel groups practice throughout the year,one of which is called The Pennsylvanians,named after American singers from the state of Pennsylvania who influenced the Cape minstrel tradition.

　　“Well,it may look like neighborhood choral groups,but you will be amazed to see the academically qualified people—music instructors,marching instructors,people from the navy—that are behind the scenes,” said Ahmed Ismail,The Pennsylvanians’ musical director.

　　The minstrels dress up in face paint and colorful satin (绸缎) costumes with fancy hats.One elder,Zane Ibrahim,says it is a moment for members of Cape Town’s colored community to honor their roots.“There is a time where you have to celebrate the very fact of being alive.And when you see these people,when they’re wearing satin,you see a totally different human being.You see a spirit that belongs to us,” he said.

　　The minstrel carnival remains an annual social high point especially for the working class,who continue to celebrate their tradition by singing—in the New Year.

　　5.The tradition of Cape Town’s New Year minstrel parade develops from 　. 

　　A.western minstrels

　　B.Dutch colonists

　　C.the slaves from southeast Asia

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