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Canboulay, out of the fire comes, DANCE OF THE CLOTH.
August 2020In 2000 Ray Mahabir created South Connection Carnival Club’s Notting Hill carnival production entitled Canboulay, out of the fire comes, DANCE OF THE CLOTH. In researching a festival to celebrate […]
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‘THAT’S IT! Look how things come to me! Look how many donkey years that is and it comes to me!’ Avion Mookram
August 2020Thursday 17th January 1958, A bitterly cold, grey day. The S.S Camito docked in Southampton, bringing the Princess Royal back home from the Caribbean. On board was a young 17 year old Trinidadian, […]
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My journey to becoming a carnival artist (Part 1) – Ray Allan Mahabir
August 2020Trinidadian Carnival my culture, my history and my passion Ray Allan Mahabir July 2020 I grew up in the small village of Penal in South Trinidad, the third child from […]
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Liverpool – International Slavery Museum – Sailor Mas costume
July 2020Liverpool – International Slavery Museum Art Commission Brief – Sailor Mas costume Background The transatlantic slave trade was the greatest forced migration in history. And yet the story of the mass enslavement of Africans […]
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British Liberty exhibition: WEST AFRICA: WORD, SYMBOL, SONG The Bele Costume – By Ray Mahabir
July 2020Commission for the British Liberty exhibition: WEST AFRICA: WORD, SYMBOL, SONG A journey through time, the Bele Costume by Ray Mahabir is indicative of Caribbean history, struggle, freedom and celebration. The costume […]
Continue ReadingUnderneath the arches- 2012-2020
May 2020It has always been a dream of mine that one day I will have a space to create where I can house all my passions in my life- CARNIVAL- COMMUNITY- […]
Continue ReadingRay’s Trinidadian Pelau – A Taste of Home
January 2020Pelau is a beloved one-pot Trinidadian dish made with rice, peas or beans, vegetables, herbs, caramelised sugar, and meat — though vegetarian versions are just as delicious. Packed with flavour […]
Continue ReadingCome work with us! S.i.A has two exciting roles available at our Community Centre and C.A.F.E. We are looking for a Café & Artistic Assistant.
January 2020Centre, Café and Artistic Support/Assistant Reporting to: Artistic Director & Centre Manager Role: This is an ideal opportunity for a hard working individual with an interest in the arts and/or […]
Continue ReadingWhat S.i.A has been up to over the last 6 months…
October 2019S.i.A has had a tremendous Summer of carnival projects, costume building and community engagement ! Each autumn we love taking a look back over the SUNSHINE months to reflect on […]
Continue ReadingYOGA @ Sunshine
June 2019Weekly Class Schedule: Tuesdays, 7:15 – 8:30pm with Lana (Please note: NO CLASS on Tuesday 18th June) Thursdays, 7:15pm – 8:30pm with Claire Sundays, 10:00am – 11:15am with Beckie (Please […]
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