A TASTE OF CARIFESTA
by Gillian Moore of The Trinidad Guardian
Sun 15, Apr

At Tuesday’s night launch of CARIFESTA IX, the Hilton’s poolside took on a real Carnival atmosphere. Guests got just a taste of what can be expected from the festival, which will be held in Trinidad from late September to early October this year.

Artistic director Earl Lovelace said the theme of the festival would be Celebrating our People: Contesting the World Stage.

He said the Caribbean cultural forms must be reclaimed as more than just a “bacchanal” culture, but should be celebrated as one of resistance to oppression through which we have determined our identity.

The official logo and jingle, performed by Surge, were unveiled, before a spirited procession of masqueraders performed.