I’ve simply landed again within the UK after a visit to Antigua and it was probably the most unbelievable cultural experiences of my life. The principle focus of the journey was to participate within the well-known Antigua Carnival, which celebrated it’s sixtieth anniversary this yr. The power at Carnival was like nothing I had ever felt and getting to bop within the parade was a novel expertise I’ll always remember. Carnival is a deep rooted a part of Caribbean tradition which has now unfold all around the world, however I used to be fortunate sufficient to expertise an genuine and long-standing carnival proper within the coronary heart of The Caribbean.
Celebrations for the Antigua Carnival unfold over 13 consecutive days, culminating with The Parade of the Bands on the thirteenth day. That is when the carnival-goers don their iconic carnival costumes and take to the streets of St John’s in probably the most unbelievable parade of color, music, dancing and heritage. There’s little question that the ladies of the parade steal the present, with their flamboyant costumes that had clearly had months of planning put into them.
As a spectator, I used to be fully in awe of the ladies dancing previous me, not solely due to their spectacular costumes but additionally for his or her confidence. Ladies in Antigua are proud to point out off their our bodies and wore their costumes with pleasure, irrespective of how large or small they had been. It was so refreshing and empowering to see, particularly being from UK the place ladies sadly attempt to realize unrealistic perfection.
I performed the position of photographer at The Parade of the Bands and snapped a few of my favorite costumes. A photograph says a thousand phrases, so this can be a picture submit devoted to all the stunning carnival women at The Antigua Carnival 2017. You all regarded unbelievable and also you made me proud to be a part of womankind.
Have a scroll by way of the images and let me know which is your favorite carnival costume…
What did you consider my Antigua Carnival picture submit? Which outfit is your favorite from my greatest dressed choice? I’d love to listen to what you suppose so please go away a remark within the field beneath! Jess x
My journey to Antigua was complimentary as a part of a press journey with the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority. All ideas and images are my very own.