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Carnival for Trinidadians and Tobagonians is a time for rebirth, healing, and transformation. [9] The following is a list of some of the traditional characters, which symbolize the origins of the Trinidad and Tobago Carnival, and their costumes. [10]
The character is a paradoy of the Pierrot character, which was a character from the Carnival balls held by the French planter class in late 18th century Trinidad. [66] The Pierrot character was a well-dressed scholar who boasted about his knowledge. [66] The Pierrot Grenade's costume is made of scraps of cloth pieced together. [66] [65]
[12] An early draft of Carnivàle gave Brother Justin's real name as Lucius Crowe, a radio preacher who advocated ethnic hatred, especially for Gypsies and carnival folk. It also mentioned Brother Justin joining "The Order of the Knights of Jericho" between 1921 and 1923 and becoming its head in 1926.
The characters in traditional mas were meant to interact closely with spectators. [5] Masqueraders of Dame Lorraine would take part in elaborate skits and parodies of the early French planters. [6] These activities would take place during the event of Dimanche Gras. [6] The names of each character, including Dame Lorraine, were in French Creole.
Pre-carnival festivities such as J'ouvert feature cultural characters such as the Moko Jumbie and Dame Lorraine, adding to the vibrant celebrations. [3] [5] Although there are similar celebrations, not every Caribbean Carnival adopts the name "Carnival".
Name(s) Image Type Notes 1954 Ali Baba: Pendulum ride: The Ali Baba is a type of amusement ride consisting of a stationary horizontal gondola with a 360 degree swinging pendulum. 1961 Alpine slide: A summer toboggan is an amusement or recreational ride which uses a bobsled-like sled or cart to run down a track usually built on the side of a hill.
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Circus skills are a group of disciplines that have been performed as entertainment in circus, carnival, sideshow, busking, variety, vaudeville, or music hall shows. Most circus skills are still being performed today. Many are also practiced by non-performers as a hobby.