Alex Smailes In Trinidad and Tobago, carnival rites begin two days before Ash Wednesday with Jouvay, a pre-dawn "mas," or masquerade, that has roots in celebrations of the emancipation of the ...

From Rio's dazzling parades to Trinidad's soulful rhythms, Carnival unites the world in vibrant celebration. Its roots trace ...

Trinidad Carnival is a way of life steeped in history ... trace back to the 18th century when French settlers brought their ...

During Carnival season, participants masquerade to highlight the historical ... be a limping trickster parading around with a whip. In Trinidad he’s sometimes a blue devil mocked and beaten ...