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Trinidad and Tobago Carnival. Caribbean Carnival is the cultural celebration held annually throughout the year in many Caribbean islands and worldwide. It's a highly anticipated festival in the Caribbean where locals and visitors come together to dance, savor cultural music, and indulge in delicious foods.
Carnival, as it is celebrated in Trinidad and Tobago, has spread to many other Caribbean islands as well as several cities worldwide. These celebrations include Toronto's Caribana , Miami's Miami Carnival, Houston Carifest, London's Notting Hill Carnival , as well as New York City 's Labor Day Carnival .
J'ouvert (/ dʒ uː ˈ v eɪ / joo-VAY) (also Jour ouvert, Jouvay, or Jouvé) [1] [2] [3] is a traditional Carnival celebration in many countries throughout the Caribbean. The parade is believed to have its foundation in Trinidad & Tobago, with roots steeped in French Afro-Creole traditions such as Canboulay.
Carnival's origins vary from country to country, and even differs across the islands that make up the USVI. In St. Thomas, most trace its official start to 1912.
Carnival in Rome, c. 1650 Rio's Carnival is the largest in the world according to Guinness World Records. [1]Carnival or Shrovetide is a festive season that occurs at the close of the Christian pre-Lenten period, [2] consisting of Quinquagesima or Shrove Sunday, Shrove Monday, and Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras.
The Carnival has African and French roots and is otherwise known as Mas Dominik, the most original Carnival in the Caribbean. Carnival in Dominica is held in the capital city of Roseau , and takes elements of carnival that can be seen in the neighbouring French islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe , as well as Trinidad and Tobago Carnival .
The Calypso Monarch (originally Calypso King) contest is one of the two major annual calypso competitions held in Trinidad and all English speaking Caribbean islands, as part of the annual carnival celebrations.
Batabano (officially called Cayman Carnival Batabano) is the name of the Caribbean Carnival held in the Cayman Islands. The festival takes place annually during the first week of May in George Town. [1] Batabano is a time for people of all different descents to gather with a common interest and celebrate community spirit.