Everybody Jumping on the Savannah Grass: How Carnival Became a Symbol of Trinidad and Tobago’s National Culture

This paper focuses on the history of Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago and how the country molded the event to become a staple of nationalism following independence in the 20th century. It explores the historical beginnings of Carnival, from slavery to indentured servitude to modern-day Trinidad. It...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Brittney Bahadoor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Caribbean Studies Students' Union 2023-03-01
Series:Caribbean Quilt
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Online Access:https://jps.library.utoronto.ca/index.php/cquilt/article/view/38626