The Originator - Mas Man

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Trinidadians refer to Peter Minshall as the ‘Mas Man.’ Peter Minshall has won several awards such as the Guggenheim Fellowship (1982) and...

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Baby Dolls

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Young masqueraders jump for joy portraying traditional mas characters, 'Baby Dolls' during Kiddies Carnival in downtown Port of Sp...

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Take Off

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An excited masquerader gets ready to show off his dancing skills for the judges during Kiddies Carnival.

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Pleasure and Paint

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This mature masquerader dances in the hot sun during the J’Ouvert festivities.

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Painted Hands

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The aftermath of playing J’Ouvert.

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Wet Me Down

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Dirty masqueraders wash themselves off at a stop "off" during J’ouvert.

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The Paint Man - Painted Satisfaction

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I found this masquerader sleeping in between two cars. He was recovering from a long night of partying into the wee morning. He was celebr...

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Moko Jumbie (stilt walkers)

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Moko Jumbies are traditional Mas characters who were brought over from West Africa. ‘Moko’ was derived from a West African God. Jumbie mea...

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Play Yuh Self

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Non-Trinidadians may not understand this, but “Play Yuh Self” means enjoy yourself and the experience.

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The colourful smile

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Carnival is about bright colours and a time when Trinidadians can enjoy themselves and free up. Lots of smiles were seen on all masquera...

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Big People Party

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These older masqueraders dress up as Fancy Clowns. The Belmont Hills can be seen behind them.

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Elaborate Fancy Sailor

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There are many versions of fancy sailors. This masquerader’s costume has elements of African ancestry.

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Talk Nah - Political Satire Mas

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This picture is poking fun at a political figure named Jack Warner. He was formerly the Vice President of FIFA. He subsequently formed his...

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Parody in White

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This lovely masquerader represents the parody of what Carnival was like during the post-emancipation era. The top hat and umbrella were p...

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Queen for the day

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A regal masquerader on Mara val Road near the Queen's Park Savannah, is resplendent in her costume in the middle of the disheveled l...

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