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The following is a list of some of the traditional characters, which symbolize the origins of the Trinidad and Tobago Carnival, and their costumes.
Fortunately, I found these relatively comprehensive lists of Trinidad Carnival Bands compiled by LoopTT and TripSavvy. Largeup.com then took things a step further with this guide to help you decide which of the biggest Trinidad Carnival bands is right for you.
The themes and narratives explored in Trinidad Carnival costumes, often drawing inspiration from local folklore, history, and social commentary, have inspired carnival participants around the world to create costumes that reflect their own cultural identities and concerns.
The bookman's costume consists of Tudor-style pants, or a richly embroidered gown made of velvet and satin, with a pleated or fluted bodice, and a flowing cape festooned with biblical scenes. On his head is an oversized head mask which contains small horns and carries a demonic expression.
Masqueraders wearing carnival costumes with wings and crowns jumped up behind sound trucks—large mobile stages outfitted with speakers, DJ equipment, and steel pans—that crawled through Port of...
Known as “Dimanche Gras”, Trinidad’s Kings and Queens Carnival competition showcases immense imagination and skill from costume designers. Intricately detailed costumes and floats are displayed and carried by individuals.
The Trinidad and Tobago Carnival is an annual event held on the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday in Trinidad and Tobago. [1] This event is well known for participants' colorful costumes and exuberant celebrations.
Each event — the costumes, the traditional characters, the parties, the music, the artforms, the steelpan — has deep cultural roots, representing one of the unique aspects of the Carnival and reflecting Trinidad’s distinctive history.
Costumes – Tickets. Start your journey to Trinidad Carnival by securing your costume in one of the many band available. Why buy a costume, can I not just make my own? If only this was the case! But unfortunately no you cannot do this. Think of your costume as a ticket to entering a festival.
It takes a great amount of ingenuity and skill to create the frames of these grand costumes that you see on the streets of Trinidad, Brooklyn, Canada, London and other Caribbean islands during carnival season.