Carnival Connections - International Carnival Exchange

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A school exchange between Luton and Trinidad promoting carnival arts

The aims of this project which took place in 2005 were to promote cultural exchange and to develop understanding and appreciation of carnival arts amongst young people.

Carnival Connections was programmed by Luton Carnival Arts Development Trust and was open to all of Luton’s residents. Having identified the Marsh Farm Estate as being in particular need of support, this project was designed for students from a Marsh Farm school. 12 students were selected to visit Trinidad Carnival, take part in mas camps, costume making workshops, play steel pan and learn all about the event. Hosted by students of the same age in a Trinidad comprehensive, the scheme encouraged a greater cultural awareness and the development of new skills in carnival arts.

Parent Project:

More information

• Luton Carnival Arts Development Trust

Documents

• National Carnival Arts Centre launch (Word, 57.5Kb)

  Press release for launch event on 14 December 2005 at The Hat Factory, Luton.

Art forms

• Carnival arts

Themes

• Young people
• Community Development

Interventions

• Workshops

Target groups

• Artists
• Secondary school age (11-16)

Venue

• Luton