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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 […]
Continue Reading2019 MASCYCLE – MAS CAMP IS HERE!
June 2019MASCYCLE ….Ah maS aH cOlour…a drop in the ocean… A SHOWCASE OF UPCYCLED COSTUMES FROM 2007-2018 IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN… Our vibrant South-London carnival centre hosts our annual […]
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