What do you know about the origins of carnival? How did you learn it? What do your children know? If you are around my age, a little north of mid forties, you have probably never seen these traditional characters displayed in numbers in a very long time. The days when burrokeets and devil mas ruled the road on Carnival Monday have long since passed. I was six when my parents decided to move back to Trinidad. My dad figured, if he was going to work in a grocery, he could probably do better in Trinidad, and that's what he did. I spent my first few carnivals sitting in the front row of the stands at independence square. Ole time mas was already largely a thing of the past, but a few diehards would parade across the square early in the morning before the big bands came down the road. I was entertained by Midnight Robbers (didn't understand what he was saying), fancy Indians, sailors, minstrels, the book men, Burrokeets (the original Burokeet has nothing to do with mud mas), blue and red devils, Pierrot Grenades etc. 40 years ago, people were still trying to keep these stories and characters alive were already facing an uphill climb. Jackie and Clarence Forde are taking up that fight in a foreign land turned new home. Right here in Toronto, they have been putting on shows for the last couple years, showcasing the roots of carnival. So, if you are feeling for some nostalgia and you think your kids might benefit from the knowledge that there was something before the bikini and beads, please come out and see: Ol' Time Carnival - Bacchanal in d' Plantation Yard Come out to see a production of Calypsonians, Moko Jumbies, baby dolls, devils, stick fighters and other traditional carnival characters.
Check out the great photos Nana Des and Anthony Sladden (the last 3) took for us of Cajuca Mas Arts Producers play this afternoon at Confederation Park! Part of Arts in the Parks Toronto. 📷 - Ol' Time Carnival - Bacchanal in d' Plantation Yard - 📷
"Her name is Rio and she dances on the sand Just like that river twisting through a dusty land And when she shines she really shows you all she can Oh Rio, Rio dance across the Rio Grande." Rio ~ Duran Duran youtu.be/e3W6yf6c-FA A feathered carnival masquerader. Port-Of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
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Bacchanal Again in 2010! This is the theme for the 2010 St. Thomas Carnival. According to Webster's Dictionary Bacchanal is "a drunken orgy." I going to guess that through the years the word Bacchanal has become synonymous with carnival and is meant to mean a great party but then who am I to argue with Webster's. The Virgin Islands loves pageants and the first part of the parade was all Kings, Queens and Princesses. This is the 2010 Carnival Queen. 2010 Miss Photogenic Miss Virgin Islands Miss St. Croix High School Looking a little bored. The problem with this parade is that there were long gaps between the groups, sometimes as long as 15 minutes. There was a definite American feel to the festivities. People arrived early to stake out a spot along the parade route setting up chairs, umbrellas, coolers, even some barbecue grills. I guess they knew about the long delays and were making themselves comfortable for the day. Double-deck trucks carried steel drum bands. This young group proudly displayed their creed. Mocko Jumbie Stilt Walkers are a favorite. By this time we were starting to feel like this lady, a little tired of waiting. What we saw was great but 4 hours of standing in the hot sun was starting to take it's toll. We called it quits. Later that night we were treated to a fabulous fireworks display over Charlotte Amalie Harbor.
These epic photos from Trinidad Carnival will have you ready to book your flight to the Soca Kingdom tonight.
Children costume competition, Queen Savannah Park, Trinidad
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Costume Section for Tribes:Xi Ling Shi Trinidad Carnival Costumes 2010 Carnival Network Visit www.carnivalinfo.com for more costumes
Costume Section for Tribes:Xi Ling Shi Trinidad Carnival Costumes 2010 Carnival Network Visit www.carnivalinfo.com for more costumes
Masquerader, Carnival Monday 2008, Port of Spain, TRINIDAD W.I.
For the time being no more uploads of the lead float. I will be posting some more of the same float but with the crowds and a wider perspective.. _DSC0574 from jpeg
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Our team had so much fun capturing this year’s Jamaica Carnival. Much love to everyone that came and showed us love on road. Thanks for the continued support. Here are some teasers below. Enjoy, and much love from us here at TeamDWP. **SCROLL THE BLOG THEN VIEW THE COMPLETE GALLERY HERE http://www.dwaynewatkinsstudio.com/jacarnival2013 Follow us on INSTAGRAM – […]
