The French brought a Carnival like thing and then the slaves created their own Carnival with the drums and costumes and all the other things that Carnival has. That is why there are so many french words in the celebration. Words like "j'ouvert", "Dimanche gras", "fete", "Mardi Gras", 'jab jab", "ministrel" and " Pierrot Grenade".
The Damme Lorraine specifically was just the slaves' way of mocking the french mistresses. Their asses were flat and they had little breasts...so they would put pads in their Bras and something to make it look as though they had bottom.
The History of Carnival in Trinidad & Tobago is long ago the French came to Trinidad and spread the Carnival ways....!!!! In Carnival days ,people play mass there were lona ago people they used to act as like therer were jab jab,jab molassie,dame lorraine,midnight robber and probably lots more!!!!!......you yourself can get more
Carnival was celebrated since 1885 when the French Catholic brought Carnival to Trinidad and Tobago.
Trinidad and Tobago Carnival
Trinidad and Tobago
Carnival is the biggest festival in Trinidad and Tobago
All races of people play carnival in Trinidad and tobago.
A Trinidad and Tobago Carnival Masquerader is an individual who participates and involves themselves in the art and celebration that is Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival Mas by means of participating in a Masqueraders Band, wearing the Mas Costume and being involved in the ritual display of the Mas Costume.
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To make headpieces.
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Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago is either in February or March. 2011 is in March. I am a Trinidadian that's why.