4 Responses to “Notting Hill Carnival 2007”

1. ToshaMarch 26th, 2008 at 2:41 pm

   The Notting Hill Carnival has been taking place in London, on the last weekend in August, every year since 1965. This great festival began initially from the energies of Black immigrants from the Caribbean, particularly from Trinidad, where the Carnival tradition is very strong, and from people living locally who dreamed of creating a festival to bring together the people of Notting Hill, most of whom were facing racism, lack of working opportunities, and poor housing conditions resulting in a general suppression of good self-esteem.

   Six disciplines go to make up the carnival as we know it today. Mas’ (masquerade), Steelband, Calypso (political, social and satirical commentary, set to music), Soca (the traditional music of Carnival, a fusion of Soul and Calypso), Static Sound Systems, and Samba all play their part in the Carnival.

   The photographs displayed on this site have attempted to capture some of the spirit and colour of the great event.

2. equilibrium2008April 14th, 2008 at 3:39 am

   oh my, notting hill does exists. sorry for my ignorance. I watched this film and thought the name is just fictional. but yeah i would want to see those myself in person. I just wish I have enough money to spend to go there.

3. ToshaApril 14th, 2008 at 6:52 pm

   Aaaha!! Fine a job in a compaly that will do the funding … comeover!!

   Wish you Luck:D

4. equilibrium2008April 15th, 2008 at 7:40 am

   i have a job right now but its not enough to support my travel expenses nor ticket.. but i will save up to be able to visit and see those by myself soon.

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