South Africa celebrates the Christmas lights switch-on

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As part of the tradition of this African country, South Africa celebrates the Christmas lights switch-on, a festivity that combines a series of cultural activities and tradition. teleSUR

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00:00More than 50,000 people gathered in Cape Town, South Africa, as the festive Lights Switch

00:12On event officially began on the first day of December.

00:16The theme for this year's event was Cape Town, People of Hope, and crowds gathered

00:19in the heart of the city for the annual festive Lights Switch On.

00:23With a history spanning over five decades, the city of Cape Town has been illuminating

00:27some of its streets with themed lights to usher in the festive season.

00:31The festive Lights Switch On has become a loved tradition, with thousands of families

00:35gathering to witness the magical transformation of the city streets into a display of twinkling

00:39lights and colorful decorations.

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