Carnival in Dominica began as a tradition of enslaved people celebrating their freedom through dancing and singing in the streets and has become a vibrant celebration that blends African and French ...

Street music, parades, and elaborately detailed costumes are just some things that come to mind when people think of a Caribbean Carnival festival. The origins of Carnival in the Caribbean are ...

More than two dozen countries make up the Caribbean, each with its own vernacular, history, food, and culture. Despite these distinctions, one tradition connects every island—Carnival. Born from the ...

Carnival, the most festive season on the Caribbean island of Dominica, begins in early January as Calypso competitions get underway. From January and into February, Dominicans and visitors alike are ...