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Carnival: Origins and Why We Celebrate

Carnival: Origins and Why We Celebrate

Carnival is colour, music and joy. It is also a story of freedom, resistance and community that began on the sugar plantations of the Caribbean and now fills the streets of British cities every summer.

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Expiry period 12 Months
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Last updated at Sat Sep 2026
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Short description Carnival is colour, music and joy. It is also a story of freedom, resistance and community that began on the sugar plantations of the Caribbean and now fills the streets of British cities every summer.
Outcomes
  • Explain how Trinidad carnival grew from masquerades, Canboulay and emancipation
  • Describe mas, calypso, steelpan and J'ouvert, and where they came from
  • Outline how Notting Hill Carnival began, and why its founding is debated
  • Recognise how carnival spread across the Caribbean diaspora and the UK
  • Explain why carnival matters for resistance, freedom, identity and community
  • Share carnival with children safely, respectfully and with pride
Requirements
  • No prior knowledge or experience is required
  • Access to a device with internet connection (desktop, tablet or smartphone)
  • Basic digital skills, such as navigating online content
  • Willingness to engage with reflective questions and learning activities
  • Headphones or speakers recommended for audio content