There isn’t another place that celebrates carnivals in a more colorful, joyous, and fashionable way than the Caribbean, especially Trinidad’s and Martinique’s enthralling celebrations including parades, parties, and so much fun and frolic. Though in the Caribbean, both these places differ variedly in personality and attributes. And while you debate where you should go for a Caribbean Carnival – Trinidad pr Martinique? We have it sorted for you. Just read the article till the end, and you’ll smoothly arrive at your decision.
Trinidad
Situated merely 7 miles from northeastern coast of Venezuela coast, this island hosts one of the most celebrated Caribbean carnivals in the world. It is said, the locals here never stop thinking about the carnival and you should choose to head here for the March carnival if you can mount up stamina to party non-stop like the locals and dance to the tune of steel pan and calypso music. The carnival is literally a flowing river of rum while the whole island drowns in it, you can enjoy the pulsating music, carefree abandon, and multi-cultural vibe of the island.
The event also hosts a stunningly, massive two-day parade for masqueraders dressed in dazzling, vibrant costumes, parading with unmatched euphoria and enthusiasm. This procession is called the “greatest street parade in the world”. There are numerous fetes, parties that start as early as the Boxing Day and continue till the weekend. If you have the heart and budget, matched with stamina and will, then you should book your tickets on LatinOFare to this Caribbean island to witness the explosion of color and culture.
Time to visit: In 2019, the carnival will be hosted by the island on March 4 and 5.
Martinique
The beautiful, rugged island, right in the heart of the Caribbean, is a delightful blend of the French and West Indian cultures. The carnival here almost never ends; the island throws the La Fête des Diablesses on Ash Wednesday where the party doesn’t stop until sunset, and burns the Carnival King to close the event and blaze the blame for the notorious carnival on the burnt king. The locals then throw a mid-Lenten celebration three week after the carnival ends, to revive the city. What a joyous time! The island’s philosophy of rejoicing today and wildly living the present is apparent in the grand parades, street parties, vibrant colors, and the bustling Caribbean music. During the festivities, the villages are filled with sounds of tambourines, trumpets, and horns accompanied by steel drums.
In this carnival, you will find traditional characters like La Po Fig dressed in dried banana leaves and Neg Gwo Siwo covered in dark molasses, and lots of beautiful men and women cross-dressed. Apart from the carnival fun, Martinique also offers the splendid beach beauty of the western shore facing the Caribbean and an eastern coast lapping the Atlantic. The natural beauty of the island is beyond description consisting of highest mountain peaks, active volcanoes, Petrified Savannah, and Diamond Rock.
Time to Visit: In 2019, the carnival is scheduled from March 2 to March 6.
We hope our vivid description of the two-island’s carnival has helped you decide which one is right up your alley.
