All About Monday Wear
I remember the first time I heard “Monday Wear.” What is Monday wear? Where do I buy Monday…
Saint Lucia Carnival Costumes
We all know the trophy will undoubtedly return to Trinidad next year, but the buzz around Saint Lucia…
Group travel tip: Assemble your crew wisely.
Many people believe the first step in preparing for Caribbean carnival is registration. With experience, you will find…
Caribbean carnival platforms to follow
AWM’s platform is going on its fourth year in 2022! But guess what? There are many people that’s…
Jamaica Carnival 2022: “Tough Luck.”
Jamaica Carnival will take place July 10th this year and was announced with advanced notice of 103 days.…
South Carolina Carnival
I had no idea there was a Caribbean carnival in South Carolina until I moved back into the…
Should I pre-register for carnival?
If you are participating in the carnival for the very first time, you might be confused when you…
Atlanta Carnival? Atlanta-Dekalb Carnival? Confused? Let me help.
There are two Atlanta carnivals happening. I’m here to help you with some information that will help you…
The Carnival Glam Hub Experience
My first experience with Carnival Glam Hub was for Trinidad 2020. I had a fantastic experience so when they popped up for Miami, I knew I had to be there. Here's my review.
Going to Caribbean Carnival as a Couple
This year will the first that I will be attending carnival and the fetes with a boo. Having seen the videos of fighting couples and the uncomfortable chad in my timeline, I assume those couples had not had a discussion about their ROE (rules of engagement, yes I used a military phrase) at these types of events. I honestly feel that a lot of couples new to the scene may not even know what to expect. So if you are new to Carnival, experienced, and/or new to bringing a significant other with you, this blog is definitely for you. And you know what? This blog is for me too, because its certainly unfamiliar territory for me as well.
Discussing Carnival with Friends and Family
As an African American woman not brought up in the culture, I have found myself having some very… interesting interactions with friends, and even some family members that really don’t understand carnival outside what they see in my photos or on social media otherwise. Some of my interactions were very exciting, and heart-warming. Some? Not so much, and some just downright offensive and awkward. You will find my reflections of these experiences below. Perhaps this will inspire you to consider how you will approach these situations in the future, especially if you decide that playing mas is going to be a regular occurrence for you.