Carnival
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Chris & Katie Russell
Wed 14 Feb 2018 21:23
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Carnival in
Martinique. In 2018 these 5 days of celebration were from Saturday 10
February to Wednesday 14 February. ... Hidden from prying eyes each village had
prepared new costumes and props which are unveiled only for the “vidé”
or CarnivalParade
which occupied the streets of Fort de France for
5 days
We
only attended for two of those days (Monday and Tuesday) but the preparation,
planning and hard work was plain to see. most of the spectators joined in with
the themes and sometimes just added themselves to a float or one of the noisy
themed and painted cars
The
themes were different each day - with Monday being marriage - with lots of cross
dressing - and Tuesday (Mardi Gras) the devil - with a black and red theme. It
all started 2 months before but revolves around finishing on Ash Wednesday and
the beginning of Lent
A
real buzz descended but the island pretty much stood still with offices and
shops closed - it was even difficult find an open beach bar near Fort de
France
The
costumes were fantastic - and music loud and varied with marching drum bands and
dancers - a real feats and a hoot - with lots of rum
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