The focus is the origins of Leicester Carnival through recounting the experiences of immigrants from the Caribbean locating in a new environment, and the need to recreate the joys of Carnival as experienced in the Caribbean.
Six young people and adults from the community participated. Through a series of workshops young and old discussed and agreed outcomes. The adults were instrumental in working with young people to research the origins of Carnival from slavery days to today. Various sessions focused on mask making, costume design and how to display the costumes. Some of the costumes were used in subsequent Carnival parades on the streets of Leicester.
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