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Bacchanal!: The Carnival Culture of Trinidad
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Focusing on the significance of Carnival in Trinidadian culture, this book delves into the festival's impact on various societal aspects, including religion, language, humor, politics, and gender relations. It examines the interplay between tradition and contemporary issues, highlighting how Carnival serves as a reflection of and influence on the community's values and beliefs. Through its exploration of folk traditions, the work offers a comprehensive understanding of this vibrant celebration and its role in shaping Trinidadian identity.
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Bacchanal!: The Carnival Culture of Trinidad, Peter Mason
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- Released
- 1998
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- Title
- Bacchanal!: The Carnival Culture of Trinidad
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Peter Mason
- Publisher
- Practical Action Publishing
- Released
- 1998
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 192
- ISBN13
- 9781899365272
- Category
- Social sciences, Ethnography
- Description
- Focusing on the significance of Carnival in Trinidadian culture, this book delves into the festival's impact on various societal aspects, including religion, language, humor, politics, and gender relations. It examines the interplay between tradition and contemporary issues, highlighting how Carnival serves as a reflection of and influence on the community's values and beliefs. Through its exploration of folk traditions, the work offers a comprehensive understanding of this vibrant celebration and its role in shaping Trinidadian identity.