A Carnival Symposium: Celebrating Resistance and Tradition in Carnival Cultures

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10am - 5:30pm 14 September 2024

Day One

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Join Phantasy Saturday School for an two day exciting programme of keynotes, panel talks, film screenings and creative workshops which celebrates and critically explores the complex histories, resistance and traditional practices of Masquerade and Carnival.

Drawing upon connections to West African festivals, folklore and the characterisation of Moko Jumbie, Dame Lorraine, Jab Jab, Midnight Robber, Dragon, The Sailor and more, we will cultivate meaning and deeper understanding of this vital contribution to diasporic collective histories.

A Carnival Symposium presents an opportunity for those within the Caribbean diaspora and guests to learn, exchange knowledge and reflect upon the geographical and cultural roots of Masquerade and the development of the Caribbean Carnival within Eastern Caribbean regions, and its subsequent development in Britain.

Saturday 14 September – Day One Programme

10.30am Guest Keynote: Linett Kamala

12pm Panel Discussion: Shayne DeLande, Michael La Rose and Rotimi Skyers

1.30pm Break

2.30pm Book Club: Led by Casual Readers Club, we will be reading The Dragon Can’t Dance by Trinidadian author Earl Lovelace (pre reading is suggested)

4pm Reflections and Activated Archives. View and explore carefully selected archival materials, and share your own reflections of Carnival cultures.

By purchasing a ticket for day one you will also have access to day two’s film screenings, photography exhibition, archival space and closing party.

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