Hundreds of School Children Savour the NCC Carnival Village Experience

Port of Spain, Trinidad, February 5, 2015: Over the past week, hundreds of primary and secondary school children from all across the country took a one-of-a-kind historical tour, gaining invaluable knowledge and experience of everything Carnival, when they were hosted by the National Carnival Commission (NCC) at the Carnival Village in the Queen’s Park Savannah.

The Village, which opened on January 26 at the Eastern entrance of the Savannah, features a taste of everything Carnival. It currently showcases vivid interactive booths, and teaches schoolchildren and members of the public about the traditional and modern elements of Mas, Pan and Calypso, Chutney, Tassa.

Running from 9 am – 11 pm Monday to Friday, the Village also offers patrons of all ages, a unique and fun-filled experience with displays of costumes and photos on the origins and development of Carnival, short feature films, Savannah tours, storytelling, and traditional carnival character costume making demonstrations.

Many of the Village’s exhibits have been made possible by the Carnival Institute of Trinidad and Tobago.

St. Joseph’s College teacher, Ms Balkissoon, said that she and her 4th and 5th form charges thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

“I would definitely want to bring the students again because they were interested in the booths,” Balkissoon added.

NCC Chair, Lorraine Pouchet, shared her thoughts and well wishes at the Village’s launch last week.

“We have much in store for you, and we are pleased to bring this Village to you; but, it is YOU who must bring it all to life by spreading the word to your family, friends, and communities.”

She added, “On behalf of the NCC, we are proud to host you, the people of Trinidad and Tobago, and the people of the world to our Carnival Village 2015.”

The Carnival Village concludes on Carnival Friday (February 13).