The discussion about women’s roles in Carnival is part of a wider soul-searching about the state of the celebration and how it has changed from the traditions of decades ago, when Carnival costumes ...

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While the beginning of Lent is always a time of introspection, there is a serious turn up that happens in the isles of Trinidad and Tobago. Trinidad Carnival, revered as the original Carnival, is a ...

From the elaborate costumes to the nonstop fetes and celebrities living their best lives, this year’s carnival celebration in Trinidad was definitely one for the history books. But the standout stars ...

Carnival costumes are elaborate affairs at what many dub "the greatest show on Earth" From dazzling costumes to exuberant parties, Trinidad's carnival is often dubbed "the greatest show on Earth". But ...

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad– Looking out at the thousands of people gathered on Fantastic Friday, aka Carnival Friday, for a soca concert in the middle of Hasely Crawford Stadium evoked a deep sense of ...

The annual Carnival celebrations in Trinidad and Tobago are always preceded by great anticipation, a major element of which involves deciding which masquerade band you will be playing with for the two ...

From dazzling costumes to exuberant parties, Trinidad's carnival is often dubbed "the greatest show on Earth". But some of its elements are not exactly eco-friendly and the festivities are estimated ...