Carnival in Trinidad & Tobago | Wish you were here (Jan/Feb 2022)
Postcards from the Caribbean’s most extraordinary places
Issue 168 (January/February 2022)
In the latest issue of Caribbean Beat magazine, four writers share treasured memories of Carnivals past — from Kiddies’ Mas to calypso tents — as we look forward to the post-pandemic resurgence of T&T’s beloved annual festival. Meet the Venezuelan performer who’s brought the traditional Burroquite masquerade across the Gulf of Paria, and find a groovy playlist for Guyana’s Mashramani. Plus we take you on a trip to Caribbean Airlines destinations across the region, from Dominica to Curaçao, Tobago to Suriname, as you plan your dream trip for 2022. As always, you’ll also find coverage of Caribbean books, music, food, and more!
Need to know | Event calendar (Jan/Feb 2022)
Essential info to help you make the most of January and February — even in the middle of a pandemic
Bookshelf (Jan/Feb 2022) | Book reviews
This month’s reading picks from the Caribbean, with reviews of Dangerous Freedom by Lawrence Scott; How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones; The Disordered Cosmos: A Journey into Dark Matter, Spacetime, and Dreams Deferred by Chanda Prescod-Weinstein; and Nature’s Wild: Love, Sex, and Law in the Caribbean by Andil Gosine
Playlist (Jan/Feb 2022) | Music reviews
This month’s listening picks from the Caribbean — featuring new music by John Arnold; Intra-I; Tigana Thomas; and various other artists
Trinidad Carnival is love | Backstory
This year’s Trinidad Carnival season is once again a time of uncertainty, thanks to the ongoing pandemic. But while lovers of the festival dream of spectacular Carnivals to come, they also cherish memories of Carnivals past. Janine Mendes-Franco, Mark Lyndersay, Laura Dowrich, and Caroline Taylor share their treasured Carnival memories in this year’s instalment of “Carnival is love”
Maria Nuitter Espinal: “We want to keep the tradition alive” | Own words
Venezuelan Burroquite performer Maria Nuitter Espinal on keeping this traditional masquerade alive in her home country, and bringing it into Trinidad Carnival — as told to Raquel Vasquez La Roche
Ready to go | Round trip
The start of a new year is a chance to imagine future travel plans — and after two pandemic years, we’re all ready for a break! Are you thinking of a quick weekend getaway, a week of relaxation, or an even longer escape? Here are six itineraries from across Caribbean Airlines’ regional network
Hungry yet? | Did you even know
Consider yourself a true foodie? How much do you know about Caribbean culinary traditions? Let our trivia column put you to the test
