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20 Jan 2007

Our Dominican Calypso Culture

Written by Chris in Dominica Carnival 2 Comments →

It is safe to say that carnival has become battleground between our traditions and the new wave of music and habits. Over the years, we have seen masquerade being championed to make a comeback and steel pan is trying to resurrect itself. We are struggling between our culture versus an imported culture that is easier to absorb, but does not say anything much about our lives as Caribbean people. Carnival is uniquely positioned to educate us on what it means to be Dominican.

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