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As Mardi Gras approaches in New Orleans, maskers and parades take center stage
In New Orleans, some African Americans mask in elaborate beaded and feathered Mardi Gras Indian suits, roving the city to sing, dance, drum and perform. The tradition, a central part of the Black ...
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Rituals of spirited rebellion
From boys caked in black soot to the sound of rara ... Fort James on the island of Antigua, the pink masks worn by troupes of clowns during Carnival may represent European colonizers.
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Alla makes history with Black Carnival royalty
SHE SAYS THAT CARNIVAL LOOKS LIKE THE PEOPLE OF NEW ORLEANS ... INCLUDING CUSTOM GOWNS BY MODISTE AND THE BABY DOLLS AND BLACK MASK AND INDIANS PARTICIPATING IN HER PRE-PARTY.
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This is how the masks for the Carnival of Venice are made by hand
Business Insider UK visited three different workshops to see how the masks are made for the world famous Carnival of Venice. The traditional masks are made in papier maché and are decorated with ...
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As Mardi Gras approaches in New Orleans, maskers and parades take center stage
some African Americans mask in elaborate beaded and feathered Mardi Gras Indian suits, roving the city to sing, dance, drum and perform. The tradition, a central part of the Black Carnival ...