The re-enactment of the Canboulay Riots was staged in Picadilly Greens this morning from 4:00 AM. This street play is…
Welcome to Blogging de Carnival 2017 – BdC1 Mas is Life
“Se wo were fi na wosan kofa a yenki.” Literally translated it means “it is not taboo to go…
This Weekend in Trinidad Ifa and Hinduism
One of the wonderful things about Trinidad is the opportunity to witness colorful and diverse cultural practices throughout the year.…
Maroon Chief of Accompong Town Dies in House Fire
I was sad to learn that over a week ago Mr. Hansley “Rupi” Reid, an elder from the Maroon community…
Blogging de Carnaval 2015 BdC1 – Wisdom to Remember
Welcome to Blogging de Carnaval 2015 (BdC 2015). I suspect you all thought this wouldn’t happen didn’t you. I have…
Welcome to Blogging de Carnaval 2012 (1/21)
A young Pierrot Grenade on Carnival Saturday 2011 in the NCC Kiddies Carnival Parade This image and others are available…
Go Deep and Find Something Worthwhile (BdC 36/36)*
This post has many links for your edification and enjoyment. Young masquerader in Native American costume, Trinidad Carnival. This…
Canboulay – This Myth that Carnival is About Lent (BdC 7/36)
To begin, Canboulay comes from the “Creolization” of the french words, cannes brulées, or burning canes. Burning cane fields as…
They call them spirits, ancestors. We call them Moko Jumbie (BdC 5/36)
As a child I would be scared of my life of the tall imposing figures dominating the scene at carnival.…
Return and Get It – Blogging de “Canaval” (1/36)
“Se wo were fi na wosan kofa a yenki.” Literally translated it means “it is not taboo to go back…