It’s carnival season!
In Trinidad and Tobago, carnival has become a staple in their culture with patrons clad in brightly coloured costumes parading on the road dancing to a mixture of soca and dancehall music.
When it comes to carnival, there are a few things that you should know. To help you on your journey, here’s the ultimate carnival checklist.
Trinidad & Tobago Flag
It’s Trinidad and you know you have to represent. You will want everyone to know that part of what you celebrate at carnival is all the awesomeness that is packed in the twin island republic of Trinidad & Tobago.
Sunblock
It’s Trinidad and you know it’s a tropical climate. Carnival is an all-day outdoor event and sunblock is a must have to protect your skin from overexposure to UV rays that can cause wrinkling.
Stockings
Stockings are a must have for the ladies during carnival season, especially the nude ones. The demand for stockings is high so ensure you cop yours early.
Glitter and Sparkles
What is carnival without glitter and sparkles on the road? This is what carnival makeup is all about. Ensure you set your makeup appointment early or ensure you have enough time to get glammed up for the big day.
Comfortable Footwear
A whole day of jumping and dancing definitely needs comfortable shoes. Most people opt for either boots or sneakers, but whatever you choose ensure it works well for your feet. You wouldn’t want to wear shoes that spell hell for your feet.
Waterproof Satchels
What many people forget during the carnival season is that there will be an abundance of water while partying, and your phones will need protection from all that liquid. So, ensure you have a waterproof satchel for your phone.
Rags
Once you hear soca music you will start jumping! A rag is a must have at carnival to wave when you hear the sounds of your favourite soca songs. Not only that, carnival is also a whole day affair that leaves you sweating, so a rag will come in pretty handy for practical purposes.
Antiperspirant
Just think about it, do you want to be the reveller who is chipping down the road with highly charged armpits? Don’t forget to pack anti-perspirant and a backup one as well just in case. You don’t want to leave revellers with an unpleasant experience.
