AP PHOTOS: South Africa Hillbrow Festival

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The streets of Hillbrow, a tough downtown Johannesburg district more famous for its hijacked buildings, poverty and raging crime, came alive on this sunny Saturday morning as hundreds joined in a joyful street parade mixing music, art and performances.

The event has been a yearly happening since 1990. This year’s parade is the brainchild of Shade Brixon director Tamzyn Botha.

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AP PHOTOS: South Africa Hillbrow Festival

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