Over 100 children’s bands crossed the stage at the Queens Park Savannah today depicting traditional, historic, fantasy and many other…
Kiddies Carnival (NCC Junior Parade of the Bands) – BdC10
The National Carnival Commission (NCC) held their Junior Parade of the bands today in Port-of-Spain. Here are a few shots.…
BdC2015 6 Paramin Blue Devils at Canboulay (Video)
[wpvideo V5PNdZaD] Here is a quick clip from the Paramin Blue Devils at the old time carnival following Canboulay at…
BdC 5 Carnival Tabanca
I’ve been suffering an extreme case of Carnival Tabanca. Therefore, Carnival is over, but this BdC is not done. I shall be posting on traditional mas, Blue Devils, Canboulay, Monday and Tuesday mas, fancy sailors, some of the winners, my little band and as much as I can find for you for a little while more.
NCC Kiddies Carnival Parade in Pos BdC 6/32
Kiddies carnival was interesting, confusing, frustrating and joyous today. All of that in one beautiful, hot day. More later…
BdC 5/32 Red Cross Kiddies Carnival
Children came out to play serious mas yesterday at the Trinidad & Tobago Red Cross Society’s annual Kiddies Carnival competition.…
BdC 4/32 Lagniappe Drum Session in de Gayelle
[wpvideo ktqgjZlX] The drummers of Neptune School of the Arts stayed back for a lagniappe jam session after the NCC…
BdC 22/42 Red Cross Kiddies Carnival
So much to see and share from the wonderful Red Cross Kiddies Carnival in Port-of-Spain yesterday. For now we’ll just…
BdC 9/42 The Art of Wire Bending
The wire frame for a sailor headpiece. As mentioned in the previous post, wire bending is a traditional art form…
BdC Lagniappe 52/52 Wrapping Up and Looking Forward
Folks, This is the last Blogging de Carnaval Lagniappe of the year. It’s been pretty awesome. I thank you for…
Mardi Gras, De Carnival is Over (BdC 21/21)
This series has come to an end, and so has carnival 2012. In Port-of-Spain the police shut down last lap…
“J’ouvert baway-o, pa metay la main asou yo”* (BdC 20/21)
3Canal Occupying de Savannah first thing in de morning to wake up de place. J’ouvert baway-o pa metay la main…
Panorama 2012 Results: All Stars Takes Prize (BdC 19/21)
Neal and Massy Trinidad All Stars scored highest points to win the first prize in Trinidad & Tobago’s Panorama…
Kiddies Mas New Images (BdC 18.5)
Here’s a teaser of images to come. The children played mas in their full glory and splendour today. Even if…
Photo of the Week: Blasts from the Past (BdC 16/21)
Mas is not entirely the domain of Port-of-Spain. Events take place in almost every town in Trinidad & Tobago. Here…
Tradition Lives on (BdC 16/21)
Hey folks, I started this blog because I heard too many myths and strange, inaccurate statements about Trinidad carnival. If we don’t…
High Tech High Tech! (BdC 15/21)
High tech, high tech! Identifying details have been obscured to protect the innocent (masquerader) 🙂 The National Carnival Bands Association…
Baby Doll (BdC 14/21)
Last night was the Traditional Carnival Characters competition at Victoria Square. This masquerader portrayed Baby Doll. The baby doll character…
Junior Calypso Monarch (BdC 13/21)
Aaron Duncan wins again Jr. Calypso Monarch 2012 Aaron Duncan talking to the press Jeromy Rodriguez, placed 6th and sang…
Ole Mas (BdC 5/21)
Ole mas is the term used for mas/ costumes created with used materials, most often things found around the…
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…
Carnival Toute Bagai* (1) DC Caribbean Carnival
Hello folks, June is just around the corner and Blogging de Carnaval is over, but mas is a cycle. Since…
Devils, Jab Jab, Jab Molassie (BdC 3/36)
A Paramin Blue Devil near Queens Park Savannah on Carnival Tuesday night, 2009 Devils, Jab Molassie (Molasses Devil) Anti sinnin’,…