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Photo credit: RAPSO Imaging Limited By Melissa Noel ·Updated February 13, 2024
Carnival celebrations in the Caribbean are deeply rooted in the cultural traditions of Africa and were often used as a form of resistance to colonial oppression. Carnival was a powerful method of asserting cultural identity and reclaiming autonomy after chattel slavery was abolished.
Blending African traditions with European influences over time resulted in a unique experience evident in the diverse forms
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