Disciplines Caribbean Carnival
The 'Five Disciplines of Carnival' are:
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Mas or Masquerade
The carnival costumes made for the processions and decorated floats
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Steel Pan
Traditional instrument which is either static, or worn around the neck, from Trinidad
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Calypso
Traditional Trinidadian political and satirical commentary set to music
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Soca
High energy Trinidadian carnival music. 'Soca On The Move' refers to the soca music being played for the masqueraders costume bands also known as 'Carnival Mas Band'
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Sound systems
Originally from Jamaica, playing hip hop, rnb, reggae, roots and culture calypso, soca music
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Together they create the essence and spirit of carnival.
The Mas camps start work on their costumes in April calling on designers and volunteers.
