Homecoming for the Caribbean
Cultural curator Rhea Prendergast shares her take on Trinidad and Tobago Carnival.
“For those trying to understand the magic of Trinidad Carnival, the mother of all carnivals, think about it like a homecoming for the Caribbean. For about a week or just two days if you’re only counting mas, Caribbean people from all over the region/abroad and lovers of the culture alike unite for an experience, not many can put into words.
Magical. Euphoric. Freeing. Spiritual. Unreal. Carnival.
As people always seeking more and having the ability to mould into a variety of environments, we tend to find ourselves in pockets all over the world. We call New York City our pocket.”
A friend group of Jamaicans, Trinis and Bajans all living, working (and feteing) at home and away, decided to take Trinidad Carnival 2023 by storm. Bringing each of their unique perspectives from an upbringing in their home islands with them, meet the crew.
