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Carnival Packages

Carnival Packages, including accommodations, Air, and the internationally famous Panorama Steelband Finals and Dimanche Gras Calypso/Costume Show.

CARNIVAL MONDAY

Each year, at 2:00 a.m. CARNIVAL MONDAY morning, the greatest show on earth is born. In the early hours, the first revelers hit the streets - jumping, dancing, shouting - abetted, it must be admitted, by the fine local rum, but fueled more by the exhilaration of the occasion. This early "mas," known as "j'ouvert," is for the true die-hard player. It's a ritual enacted to the accompaniment of mud, oil, pitchforks and pointed tails!  All the steelbands roll the streets in glorious cacophony.  In the afternoon some of the "pretty" masquerades come out displaying parts of their costumes as a tease for CARNIVAL TUESDAY. The masquerades and parties continue through the night.

 

CARNIVAL TUESDAY, the masked costume bands appear in their full beauty and dance to the music of conventional (brass) bands and steelbands.  In the riot of colour, sound and movement that ensues can be found the heart of Carnival - the world's largest, most peaceful, most euphoric street-party. You are free to jump along with the costumed revellers.  Carnival is an occasion for release, a time when every and anyone is permitted to come out of themselves.  Carnival gives you a license to "play yourself", to forget what people might think, to revel in the noise and excitement of music, people, life!  It is better therapy than therapy. CARNIVAL TUESDAY draws to a close with "Las Lap," a local term meaning the end of Carnival - literally your last chance to jump through the streets before King Carnival disappears for yet another year at midnight.

Mass Band on Stage - Carnival Tuesday

Mas Band on Stage - Carnival Tuesday

 

AFTER CARNIVAL

Relax on a quiet beach somewhere.  That's the locals' prescription for a quick recovery.  Tobago is the most soothing sanctuary with its pristine beaches and turquoise sea, just a 20-minute plane ride from Trinidad.

 

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