“Every year it seems, the few individuals who have kept the traditions of Old Mas alive are becoming less visible”: Thebookmann features Trinidad and Tobago Carnival's Fancy Sailors. Global Voices ...

To that end, I distill the takeaways from Trinidad Carnival 2025, which wrapped with a joyous bang last month, into six trends worth cheering about, especially as we (and the omnipresent Carnival ...

Afro-Trinidadians, particularly those from working-class backgrounds, are more associated with traditional mas (jab jab, blue devils, fancy sailors), which is seen as “less prestigious” by some.

It's only October, but the newspapers have been full of band launchings for Carnival 2013. So maybe this is a good time to look at a new book on the Battle dress and fancy dress | Local News ...