Carnival was created when West African slaves mimicked their French owners who where known for their lavish costumes balls. Forbidden to partake in these festivities and confined to their quarters, slaves combined elements from their own cultures to their master's fete. Hence the creation of ...
The home of carnival, steel bands, calypso and limbo dancing, Trinidad and Tobago's blend of different cultures gives them an air of cosmopolitan excitement. Liming, or talking for talking's sake,
The Carnival “soca switch” Carnival really isn’t just the Monday and Tuesday – it’s a whole season that essentially starts the day after Christmas Day. Carnival parties (orfetes) begin, and the radio airwaves and local TVmusicchannels are inundated with the latest soca music. It is the...
This website documents the cultural and sports history of Trinidad & Tobago as the country functioned from the 20th century onward. The focus is on: (1) the cultural events ofcarnival,divali, andhosay; (2)calypsoandsteelbandmusic; and (3) sporting accomplishments incricket,soccer, and theOly...
nor am I suggesting that a carnival like ours, which has spiritual links, is vulnerable to unknown spirits of both liquid and gaseous constructs and pose a danger to those who dabble in it. There is nothing evil enough to tackle a ‘Trini Jumbie’. He ‘badder than a Tobago blue crab…...
Thinking of visiting Trinidad and Tobago? Doing so during the legendary carnival season will blow your mind. It is one of the best and biggestfestivals in Caribbean, and a most fantastical revelry you will not want to miss. The rich history of the Trinidad Carnival dates back to when slavery...
Trinidad and Tobago refers to a twin-island state located off the northeast coast of South America. It comprises the islands of Trinidad and Tobago, with Trinidad covering an area of 5130 km2 and Tobago covering approximately 300 km2. The history of Trinidad and Tobago is characterized by a mi...
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Trinidad & Tobago’s Carnival Parade 2015 highlights a spectacular array of colourful costumes and vibrant people, mixed with the sweet rhythms of Soca music this parade is widely heralded as “The Greatest Show On Earth” This video is an excerpt from the 2015 DVD entitled “CARNIVAL LIFE” ...
TriniSoca.com features Calypso, Soca and Carnival information for Trinidad and Tobago. Current news and views on Carnival Mas portrayals, Calypso and Soca shows.