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Caribbean
carnivals / festivals  reflect
the complex social, political, and economic history
of the
Caribbean Basin, while at the same time giving rise
to new forms of cultural expression. Wherever
Caribbean festivals take place, you find a universe
in motion where high-spirited masqueraders, fueled
by infectious rhythms, perform a joyful ritual of
song and dance. Huge costumes and legendary folklore
characters dance dramatically through the crowds.
JANUARY
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Barbados
Jazz Festival /
January
12 - 18, 2004
There will be
cool jazz on warm Caribbean shores when Barbados
hosts the eleventh annual Barbados Jazz Festival
from January 12th to 18th, 2004.The Barbados Jazz
Festival, which celebrates the best in international
and local jazz talent, has become a major annual
Caribbean event. Venues typically include the
modern Sir Garfield Sobers Sports Complex, historic
Sunbury
Plantation House, and the popular open air
venue, Farley
Hill National Park.
FEBRUARY
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Aruba
Music Festival:
Is the spectacular star studded, two day
international festival bringing renowned R&B,
Rock & Roll, Latin musicians together for the
spectacle of the year.
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Trinidad
& Tobago Carnival:
Each
Carnival Trinidad and Tobago launches itself into
its
biggest outpouring of energy and creativity ever
witnessed. Carnival is not a parade. You don’t
just stand on the side and watch it go by. You see
it, hear it, smell it, taste it, breathe it and live
it. For months before Carnival Monday and Tuesday
preparations get underway. For some people this is
all that seems to matter.
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Saint
Martin Carnival:
carnival
jump-ups and parades, our community has once again
experience a Cultural festival of carnival, music,
street parades, calypso, soca, zouk, steel bands,
and costumes..
MARCH
APRIL
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Carriacou's
Maroon Music Festival:
takes
place in April at Belair Park on Carriacou. The
Festival combines Big Drum National Dancing,
String Band Music and Quadrille Dancing with great
food and the perfect location.
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USVI
- St. Thomas: Thomas, St. Croix, and St.
John. Three lively islands -- one gentle people
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Welcome
to Jamaica
carnival:
In 1989 Byron Lee along with a small band of
believers came together to plan what has since grown
to become the biggest event in Jamaica.
MAY
JUNE
JULY
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Barbados Crop
Over Festival Begins:
Crop Over, a
five-week summer festival, is
Barbados' most popular and colourful festival.
It's origins can be traced back to the 1780's, a
time when Barbados was the world's largest
producer of sugar. At the end of the sugar
season, there was always a huge celebration to
mark the culmination of another successful sugar
cane harvest - the Crop Over celebration.
You may also contact:The National
Cultural Foundation Tel: (246) 424-0909
/ Fax: (246) 424-0916
E-mail:
ncf@caribsurf.com
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St.
Lucia Carnival:
St.
Lucia - Carnival. By far St. Lucia’s greatest
extravaganza, Carnival is held in July. The endless
party includes beauty contests ...
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Jamaica
Reggae Sumfest:
In
Montego Bay, the largest International Reggae
festival.
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
DECEMBER
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