A trip down memory lane playing an old gramophone record in Gampaha By Dr Nihal D Amerasekera I was in my early teens in 1952 ...

Photograph By Earl Leaf/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Much of Trinidadian culture perfectly complements the energy of ...

This explains why most literary festivals have become cultural extravaganzas rather than pure celebrations of the written word. Steered by neo-liberal impulses, these festivals try to cater to a ...

Photograph By Earl Leaf/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Much of Trinidadian culture perfectly complements the energy of Carnival, including words that refer to partying and socializing—like ...

During Carnival, the small Brazilian town of Sao Luiz do Paraitinga’s calm everyday life transforms into a joyful party known ...

Brazil’s Carnival muse this year isn’t one of the divas or drum queens parading with the Rio de Janeiro samba schools.

In other words, only those who don’t ... Today, it is a Carioca Cultural Heritage and brings the party with classic carnival marches and recent hits. The name comes from the Associação ...

Thousands of revelers in outlandish costumes are filling the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrates Mardi Gras Day ...

“I believe something so creative and part of the culture, Carnival is Trinidad ... Simmons explained that it is primarily through word of mouth. He also mentioned that he has noticed growing ...

Some cultures call it Shrove Tuesday ... “As well as then celebrate the end of the fertility and Carnival season.” The word means “exploding dough ball” and is often mistranslated to ...

What do the ancient Romans have to do with Carnival? What role does the number 11 play? We dig deep into the roots of the ...

Not this year, and the keen focus on the Oscars speaks to Brazil’s pride for its culture and desire to be recognized on the global stage. “Just imagine, her winning the Oscar on Carnival Sunday.