Trinidadians refer to Peter Minshall as the ‘Mas Man.’ Peter Minshall has won several awards such as the Guggenheim Fellowship (1982) and...
Baby Dolls
Young masqueraders jump for joy portraying traditional mas characters, 'Baby Dolls' during Kiddies Carnival in downtown Port of Sp...
Take Off
An excited masquerader gets ready to show off his dancing skills for the judges during Kiddies Carnival.
The Paint Man - Painted Satisfaction
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...
Moko Jumbie (stilt walkers)
Moko Jumbies are traditional Mas characters who were brought over from West Africa. ‘Moko’ was derived from a West African God. Jumbie mea...
Play Yuh Self
Non-Trinidadians may not understand this, but “Play Yuh Self” means enjoy yourself and the experience.
The colourful smile
Carnival is about bright colours and a time when Trinidadians can enjoy themselves and free up. Lots of smiles were seen on all masquera...
Big People Party
These older masqueraders dress up as Fancy Clowns. The Belmont Hills can be seen behind them.
Elaborate Fancy Sailor
There are many versions of fancy sailors. This masquerader’s costume has elements of African ancestry.
Talk Nah - Political Satire Mas
This picture is poking fun at a political figure named Jack Warner. He was formerly the Vice President of FIFA. He subsequently formed his...
Parody in White
This lovely masquerader represents the parody of what Carnival was like during the post-emancipation era. The top hat and umbrella were p...
Queen for the day
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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