why is carnival celebrated in Trinidad
carnival is optional,
1973. Because of an outbreak of Polio.
Christopher Columbus is the first known European to reach Trinidad, on July 31, 1498. He saw nearby Tobago, but didn't touch land there. Carnival in Tobago and Trinidad is a blend of two points of origin: the festival heritage from West African countries, and the two days of Christian celebrations before Ash Wednesday and the dietary prohibitions of Lent. The former was brought by enslaved Africans, the latter by European settlers, in the 18th century. So Europe contributed the religious theme of two meatful days, in preparation for 40 meatless; and the social themes of costume dress, masks, and refined socializing. And West Africa contributed the boisterous, colorful, exuberant, joyous dancing, music-playkng, and singing in the streets.
The Carnival Band was created in 1997.
Portrait of TrinidadYes there is a patriotic song from Trinidad and Tobago called "Potriat of Trinidad" by the late calypsonian, Siper.
Contrary to popular belief, the Steel Drums did not come from Jamaica. Instead it came from the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago Carnival
All races of people play carnival in Trinidad and tobago.
Carnival celebrates the end of winter and the beginning of spring.
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Trinidad Carnival 2010 is on February 15 and 16, but the celebration begins long in advance!
the place that celebrates that is hawaii
Carnival is the biggest festival in Trinidad and Tobago
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Carnival.
Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago is either in February or March. 2011 is in March. I am a Trinidadian that's why.
A Trinidad and Tobago Carnival Masquerader is an individual who participates and involves themselves in the art and celebration that is Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival Mas by means of participating in a Masqueraders Band, wearing the Mas Costume and being involved in the ritual display of the Mas Costume.
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