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The annual Carnival in Trinidad dates back to the 1780s, when an influx of immigrants from the French West Indies emigrated to Trinidad in response to the Cédula de Población. [10] [11] [12] These immigrants included French planters and 'free coloureds' (free people of mixed race), [13] [11] [14] as well as enslaved Africans.
Approximate dates are given for the concluding festivities. Carnival season may last for more than a month prior to the concluding festivities, and the exact dates vary from year to year. Anguilla — Anguilla Summer Festival, early August [7] Antigua and Barbuda. Antigua — Antigua Carnival, early August [8] Barbuda — Caribana, early June [9]
In Trinidad, J'ouvert takes place on Carnival Monday, which in Trinidad is the Monday morning before Ash Wednesday. Other islands celebrate J'ouvert on Carnival Monday as well, the date of which depends on their island's Carnival dates. Participants follow and dance behind trucks or tractor-trailers, which play music from speakers or have live ...
Her origins and identity can be traced back to colonial times in Trinidad and Tobago in the 18th and early 19th century, emerging from colonial French Masques. [2] Historically, Dame Lorraine masquerade featured a diverse array of performers, including not only liberated slaves and women but also cross-dressing men. [ 3 ]
The following category is for carnivals held in Trinidad and Tobago. Pages in category "Carnivals in Trinidad and Tobago" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total.
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Carnival takes place most heatedly during the week before the actual parade of bands on Carnival Monday and Tuesday. However, traditionally, the Carnival season begins on Boxing Day December 26 and soca and calypso music reign supreme over the airwaves. The fetes that take place from year end through carnival (usually in February) are generally ...
The annual Carnival in Trinidad dates back to the 1780s, when an influx of immigrants from the French West Indies emigrated to Trinidad in response to the Cédula de Población. [8] [9] [10] These immigrants included French planters and 'free coloureds' (free people of mixed race), [11] [9] [12] as well as enslaved Africans.