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'''Caribbean Carnival'''<ref name=CCV1>{{cite web|url=http://wiadcacarnival.org/carnival/|title=WIADRA westindian carnival organisation|access-date=17 June 2016}}</ref> is the term used in the English-speaking world for a series of events, held annually throughout almost the whole year in many [[Caribbean]] islands and worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://carnivalinfo.com/2015/02/07/caribbean-and-world-carnival-dates-2016/|title=List of Carnival and the world|access-date=17 June 2016}}</ref>
'''Caribbean Carnival'''<ref name=CCV1>{{cite web|url=http://wiadcacarnival.org/carnival/|title=WIADRA westindian carnival organisation|access-date=17 June 2016}}</ref> is the cultural celebration, held annually throughout the year in many [[Caribbean]] islands and worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://carnivalinfo.com/2015/02/07/caribbean-and-world-carnival-dates-2016/|title=List of Carnival and the world|access-date=17 June 2016}}</ref> It's a highly anticipated event where locals and visitors come together to dance, savor cultural music, and indulge in delicious foods.


Carnival traditions differ across islands, typically consisting of activities like playing Mas (masquerade), the selection of a King and Queen, and reveling in diverse Caribbean music styles like [[Calypso music|calypso]], jam-band, [[steelpan]], [[reggae]], and [[Soca music|soca]]. [[J'ouvert]] celebrations feature cultural characters such as the [[Moko jumbie|Moko Jumbie]] and [[Dame Lorraine]], adding to the vibrant celebrations.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The History of Mas |url=https://artsandculture.google.com/story/the-history-of-mas/owVRsWygiT1m0g |access-date=2024-04-30 |website=Google Arts & Culture |language=en}}</ref>
The Caribbean's [[carnival]]s have several common themes, all originating from [[Trinidad and Tobago Carnival]], also known as the [[Mother of Carnival]], whose popularity and appeal began well before 1846, and gained global recognition in 1881 with the [[Canboulay riots]] in [[Port of Spain]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gocaribbean.about.com/od/culturesandpeople/a/A-Brief-History-Of-Carnival-In-The-Caribbean.htm|title=A brief History of Carnival|access-date=17 June 2016}}</ref> Trinidad Carnival is based on [[folklore]], culture, [[religion]], and tradition (thus relating to the ''European'' use of the word, not amusement rides, as the word "carnival" is often used to mean in American English.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/carnival|title=Meaning of "carnival" in the English Dictionary|access-date=17 June 2016}}</ref> Carnival tradition is based on a number of disciplines including: [[Parade of the Bands]] /[[Carnival parade]] /"Playing Mas"/masquerade; [[calypso music]]; [[soca music]] and crowning a [[Calypso monarch]] aka Calypso King; [[Soca monarch]] aka Soca King; Panorama ([[steelpan]]/[[steelband]] competition); [[Old mas]] aka [[Traditional mas]] competition; [[J'ouvert]] celebrations inclusive of traditional characters such as [[jab molassie]] / jab jab, [[Moko Jumbie]], [[Dame Lorraine]], Blue Devil; and a number of other [[Trinidad Carnival]] / Trinidadian traditions.<ref name=CCV1/>

Originally, Carnival spanned from Sunday to Tuesday, three days before Ash Wednesday. However, amid criticism and disputes regarding Sabbath observance, it was limited to Monday and Tuesday starting in 1943. Carnival faced a ban during World War II but was eventually reinstated.

Although similar celebrations, not every Caribbean Carnival is called Carnival. For instance, in the Bahamas, [[Junkanoo]] commemorates the emancipation of slavery since 1884 through lively parades. Barbados hosts the [[Crop Over|Crop Over Festival]], dating back to the 17th century, honoring the sugar cane harvest at the end of July. St. Vincent and the Grenadines observe Vincy Mas, a colorful celebration typically occurring on the first Monday and Tuesday of July.


==Local Caribbean carnivals==
==Local Caribbean carnivals==
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*[[Trinidad and Tobago]]
*[[Trinidad and Tobago]]
**[[Trinidad]]&nbsp;— [[Trinidad and Tobago Carnival|Carnival]], February, [[Ash Wednesday]]<ref>[http://www.ncctt.org/home/events/carnival-dates.html National Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago Carnival Dates] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130421050516/http://www.ncctt.org/home/events/carnival-dates.html |date=2013-04-21 }}</ref>
**[[Trinidad]]&nbsp;— [[Trinidad and Tobago Carnival|Carnival]], February, [[Ash Wednesday]]<ref>[http://www.ncctt.org/home/events/carnival-dates.html National Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago Carnival Dates] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130421050516/http://www.ncctt.org/home/events/carnival-dates.html |date=2013-04-21 }}</ref>
**[[Tobago]]&nbsp;— Tobago Carnival, October, [[Ash Wednesday]]<ref>[https://www.welcometobago.com/] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130518093935/http://gotrinidadandtobago.com/tobago/carnival/ |date=2013-05-18 }}</ref>
**[[Tobago]]&nbsp;— Tobago Carnival, October, [[Ash Wednesday]]<ref>[https://www.welcometobago.com/] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130518093935/http://gotrinidadandtobago.com/tobago/carnival/|date=2013-05-18}}</ref>
*[[Turks and Caicos Islands]]&nbsp;— [[Junkanoo Jump Up]], in January
*[[Turks and Caicos Islands]]&nbsp;— [[Junkanoo Jump Up]], in January
*[[United Kingdom]] - [[Leeds]] and [[London]], late August.
*[[United Kingdom]] - [[Leeds]] and [[London]], late August.

Revision as of 22:02, 30 April 2024

Caribbean Carnival[1] is the cultural celebration, held annually throughout the year in many Caribbean islands and worldwide.[2] It's a highly anticipated event where locals and visitors come together to dance, savor cultural music, and indulge in delicious foods.

Carnival traditions differ across islands, typically consisting of activities like playing Mas (masquerade), the selection of a King and Queen, and reveling in diverse Caribbean music styles like calypso, jam-band, steelpan, reggae, and soca. J'ouvert celebrations feature cultural characters such as the Moko Jumbie and Dame Lorraine, adding to the vibrant celebrations.[3]

Originally, Carnival spanned from Sunday to Tuesday, three days before Ash Wednesday. However, amid criticism and disputes regarding Sabbath observance, it was limited to Monday and Tuesday starting in 1943. Carnival faced a ban during World War II but was eventually reinstated.

Although similar celebrations, not every Caribbean Carnival is called Carnival. For instance, in the Bahamas, Junkanoo commemorates the emancipation of slavery since 1884 through lively parades. Barbados hosts the Crop Over Festival, dating back to the 17th century, honoring the sugar cane harvest at the end of July. St. Vincent and the Grenadines observe Vincy Mas, a colorful celebration typically occurring on the first Monday and Tuesday of July.

Local Caribbean carnivals

Mocko jumbie, St. John Festival, USVI

Approximate dates are given for the concluding festivities. Carnival season may last for more than a month prior to the concluding festivities, and the exact dates vary from year to year.

International Caribbean carnivals

Canada

Carifest Parade in Calgary
  • "Caribe-Expo" — In the city of Ottawa in Ontario, Canada.
  • "Carifiesta" — In the city of Montreal in Quebec, Canada, typically 2–3 weeks before Toronto's carnival
  • "Toronto Caribbean Carnival — In Toronto, Ontario, it draws close to a million visitors to the city.
  • "Carnival"(cancelled) — In the city of Hamilton, 1 week after Toronto's Caribana.
  • "Carifest" — In the city of Calgary in Alberta, Canada.
  • "Cariwest" — Held annually the second week of August in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, drawing more than 60,000 visitors a year. Cariwest boasts an amazing display of masqueraders in the main parade, and is a beautiful festival full of food and entertainment in the heart of downtown.
  • Barrie's Caribfest[47] (parade has been cancelled since 2011)
  • CariBridge Caribbean Carnival in Lethbridge Alberta brings a unique and diverse culture to southern Alberta and focuses on bringing Caribbean culture through food, music, dance, and art.

A unique attraction distinguishing this Caribbean event is its location. This dynamic, exciting event features some of the best Canadian and international Caribbean performers in music, dance, costumes, and world drumming. Events are held from Friday to Sunday throughout every third weekend of August. The Grand Parade in Toronto is held on the first Saturday of August to commemorate the abolition of the slave trade on August 1, 1838.

France

2014 Tropical Carnival of Paris
  • Carnaval Antillais de Colombes — every year late June.
  • Carnaval Tropical de Paris — every year early July.
  • Carnaval de Montpellier — every year in February.
  • Carnaval of French West Indies, about two months between the Sunday of Epiphany and Ash Wednesday[48]

Germany

The Netherlands

United Kingdom

Notting Hill Carnival, London
Chapeltown Carnival, Leeds
Leicester Caribbean Carnival

United States

Labor Day Carnival, United States

See also

References

  1. ^ "WIADRA westindian carnival organisation". Retrieved 17 June 2016.
  2. ^ "List of Carnival and the world". Retrieved 17 June 2016.
  3. ^ "The History of Mas". Google Arts & Culture. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
  4. ^ Anguilla Summer Festival
  5. ^ Antigua Carnival Facebook page
  6. ^ Barbuda Caribana Facebook page
  7. ^ Visit Aruba: Aruba Carnival
  8. ^ Barbados Crop Over Calendar
  9. ^ "Bahamas Events - Fishing Tournaments and Annual Festivals".
  10. ^ Belize Carnival
  11. ^ Tourism Bonaire: Carnival on Bonaire
  12. ^ "BVI August Festival". Bareboats BVI. Archived from the original on 2015-12-28.
  13. ^ BVI Tourism: Virgin Gorda Easter Festival Celebrations
  14. ^ Cayman Carnival Batabano
  15. ^ [1]
  16. ^ Cuban Adventures: Carnival in Santiago de Cuba
  17. ^ Cuba Absolutely: The Havana Carnival
  18. ^ Curaçao Carnival Info: Schedule
  19. ^ Dominica Carnival
  20. ^ Dominican Republic Carnival / Carnaval
  21. ^ Party Grenada: Carriacou Carnival Archived 2013-06-30 at archive.today
  22. ^ Spicemas
  23. ^ Guadeloupe Islands Tourist Board: Carnaval Archived 2013-05-30 at the Wayback Machine
  24. ^ Guyana Government Information Agency: Mashramani
  25. ^ Guyana Carnival
  26. ^ Haiti Travels: Carnival Archived 2012-12-27 at the Wayback Machine
  27. ^ Bacchanal Jamaica
  28. ^ "Carnival in Jamaica - Everything to know as a visitor". 2023-05-16. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
  29. ^ "Events – Gen XS Jamaica". genxsjamaica.com. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
  30. ^ Martinique Carnival Archived 2013-04-24 at the Wayback Machine
  31. ^ Montserrat Tourist Board: Our Carnival Archived 2013-05-26 at the Wayback Machine
  32. ^ Smithsonian: A Puerto Rican Carnival
  33. ^ Saba Carnival Facebook page
  34. ^ Hello St-Barts Carnival
  35. ^ "Lucian Carnival Events". Archived from the original on 2013-05-17. Retrieved 2013-05-26.
  36. ^ St. Kitts Nevis National Carnival
  37. ^ "Nevis Culturama". Archived from the original on 2010-01-08. Retrieved 2013-05-26.
  38. ^ Saint-Martin Carnival Committee
  39. ^ St Vincent and the Grenadines Carnival
  40. ^ St Eustatius Tourism Development Foundation: Carnival Archived 2013-05-09 at the Wayback Machine
  41. ^ St. Maarten Carnival Facebook page
  42. ^ National Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago Carnival Dates Archived 2013-04-21 at the Wayback Machine
  43. ^ [2] Archived 2013-05-18 at the Wayback Machine
  44. ^ St Croix Festival
  45. ^ VInow: Virgin Islands Carnival Celebrations
  46. ^ VI Carnival Facebook page
  47. ^ Welcome to the Barrie Caribbean Festival
  48. ^ Guadeloupe-guide: Events in Guadeloupe
  49. ^ Karneval der Kulturen
  50. ^ Summer Carnival,
  51. ^ Atlanta Carnival
  52. ^ "BCA Carnival". Archived from the original on 2018-04-21. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
  53. ^ MIAMI BROWARD ONE CARNIVAL 2012
  54. ^ Madison Carnival
  55. ^ Bayou Bacchanal
  56. ^ NOLA CaribbeanFestival
  57. ^ New Orleans Caribbean Carnival
  58. ^ "HOME | caribmask".
  59. ^ Carnaval San Francisco Parade
  60. ^ Virginia Caribfest
  61. ^ "DC Caribbean Festival". Archived from the original on 2018-03-24. Retrieved 2010-02-18.
  62. ^ Worcester Caribbean American Carnival Archived 2015-02-04 at the Wayback Machine
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