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Carnival
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The word Carnival came from the Latin word Carnevale- meaning “to put away the meat”. The word ‘Carnival’ was given to the Italian festival of wild costumes and celebrations the day before lent. ...
Carnival started in Trinidad around 1785 with the arrival of the French, who brought with them African slaves and the tradition of Carnival. At first Carnival was a small celebration, only celebrated by the wealthy upper class. ... As the slaves took their carnival to the streets, their shared belief systems, traditions and love of music and dance allowed them to come together and celebrate a common ancestral drama. ... Carnival today, is a massive two-day celebration, before Lent, in which people of all cultures and classes come out to show their costumes, drink and rid themselves of the pressures of day-to-day life.
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Title: Carnival
Words: 638
Rating: None
Pages: 2.6
submitted by: onetimer
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