A wide variety of costumes (called "mas") depicting traditional Trinidadian Carnival characters are seen throughout the Trinidad and Tobago Carnival. Full List of costume Trinidad Carnival combines bacchanalian celebration with spontaneous street theatre, in an atmosphere of fantasy and “freeness”.
When I came to London I always remember Lincoln was one of the few mas men who came and complemented my work at Splash ( The large costume competition at NHC ) over the year we became friends and he made most of my recent structure and wire heiresses and backpacks - he was alway […]
#siasummer20nhc #CaribbeanHistory #carnivalHstory From Drums to Tamboo Bamboo to Sweet Steel Photo credit Christine TriniView Gallery How Steelpan Started, as told by pan pioneer Oscar Pile Video courtesy IsDePanInMe
“...I never once believed what they wanted us to believe - that we as black people are inferior to whites...”― Darcus Howe
#siasummer20nhc #CaribbeanHistory #carnivalHstory Caribbean Music: "Kaiso" — Some history and examples to listen to! Growing up in the Caribbean, especially being raised by Trinidadians, I have been exposed to a variety of music from across the region. Particularly music out of Trinidad. By Jamtaylor ......... Calypso originated within Trinidad when slaves from West Africa were brought […]
