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 ...

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 two ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Gabrielle Hosein receives funding from the International Development Research Council (2010-2014) and the European Union (present). Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival, which recently ended its 2017 ...

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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 ...