The 14th edition of the biennial regional festival, CARIFESTA 2019, is eagerly on its way. The host country, Trinidad and Tobago, has geared up its hospitality to welcome over twenty-one (21) participating states including Barbados, Antigua & Barbuda, Jamaica, Grenada, St. Lucia, Guyana and many more to its twin island paradise for a grand celebration of Caribbean culture.
So, what can be expected this year?
Patrons and participants will witness the diversity and creativity of the islands and the cultural heritage of its people. Featuring over 150 cultural events, Carifesta XIV is highlighted to showcase the finest in Caribbean’s Music, Art, Fashion, Film, Theatre and Dance.
This year’s festivities officially kicks off with its opening ceremony on Friday 16th August, 2019 at the Queen’s Park Savannah and will take place between August 16th -24th, 2019.
CARIFESTA XIV Official Launch
Saving the best for last, excitement is brewing for what is being labelled as the biggest Caribbean Arts Festival like no other the ‘Carifesta Island Beats Super Concert’ taking place at the Queen’s Park Savannah on Saturday 24th August, 2019. The concert will feature Grammy Award Winner Shaggy, The King of Soca Machel Montano, The renowned Kassav, The Calypso Queen of the World, Calypso Rose and many, many more.
The Closing ceremony will then take place on Sunday 25th August at the Queen’s Park Savannah to signal the end of Carifesta XIV and the passing of the proverbial ‘baton’ of the festival onto the next Carifesta Host Country, Antigua and Barbuda for Carifesta XV.
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Jamaican, Dancehall artist Spice, whose real name is Grace Hamilton is most popular for her erotic songs, and music videos with her acrobatic female dancers. However, she took a break from that routine to speak out against colorism. She did this in her recent social media stunt, and soon after released single, “Black Hypocrisy”.
‘Zesser’ a term that was initially coined and heavily associated with the Trinidad Dancehall community has now evolved into a movement. Today this movement, which was birthed within the streets of Trinidad’s ghettos is now making its way to some of the main stages, not just locally but internationally as well.
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