The blend of cultures and people belonging to different background can be seen in the Trinidad carnival. Trinidad Island from many years was having miscellaneous influence like English and Spanish colonial rule, African slaves, French planters, Indian indentured laborers, and several other small ethnic clusters that had established and left behind their permanent marks on the island as well as on the festival. The French are the one who brought the carnival with themselves as well, the customs, culture, and African slaves to Trinidad. The origin of the carnival is very old, which dates back during the rule of French and British when they brought African slaves. Its not actually, French and British carnival but it’s the African slaves who brought it on the street. Period between Christmas and before lent was celebrated with a grand feast and celebration was banned for the slaves. So in the barrack the claves would have their own festival by imitating their masters. In 1838, when slavery was abolished, the slaves continue the barrack tradition and brought it on streets. With every new entry of immigrant, the carnival would get a new flavor to it.
Today, their varied culture influence can be seen in the music, food, as well as in the traditions of Trinidad Carnival.
Here are some brief about Trinidad carnival:
The Fest:
It’s a grand parade of two days. The entire population of Caribbean island comes down on the street with glamorous and flashing costumes. During the parade, the entire population throws beaded necklaces, and partying endlessly for two days. It’s a total fun and party time! during Trinidad Carnival.
Party Central:
Though the main party in which the all people including tourists come down to this island for partying two days before Ash Wednesday, the whole atmosphere starts filling with air of celebration a week before. It’s a great way to warm up at private alcohol-fueled fêtes and practice the year’s new songs collection.
The Costume: 
The costumes consist of bikinis decorated with feathers, sequins, beads, and headdresses decorated by colorful feathers. The women look sexy in the flesh revealing bikinis and elegant with the feathers swinging as they dance. Overall, the costumes are sexy and glamorous to see.
Da Funk:
The music is very energetic which make the crowd groove and shake rump by the live bands raunchy lyrics. To honor the bands for their pulsating music, title of Road March, is given to that band which makes the crowd groove more on their music.
Da Drunk:
Ahh.. Drinks are the best thing of any carnival. You will get drinks Johnnie Walker Black Label and Carib beer mixed with coconut water.
The Big Moment:
In the end of long day dancing, drinking, and marching under the griming sun, the final march of dance and merrymaking in front of the judges’ stand where entire population is jiggling and deafening music played to take the crowd into trance. It’s just amazing!
The Hangover:
After having a blast dancing and drinking, to get some peace and laid-back environment, escape to Tobago Island. It is not crowded, as well perfect spot to enjoy the new discovered silence.
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Tue, Apr 6, 2010
Carnivals