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Caribbean carnival performers take stage to fight COVID disinformation

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The twin island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago was dramatically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 4300 died from the disease and the economy which is largely based on oil and gas production suffered. The Caribbean nation reopened for public gatherings in April 2022 and six months later the inaugural Tobago Carnival was launched on the smaller of the two islands.

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Caribbean carnival performers take stage to fight COVID disinformation

In Trinidad and Tobago, some performers have been tapping into traditional art forms ahead of the carnival on February 20-21 to encourage their communities to continue following COVID-19 health protocols as the country lifts restrictions on public gatherings.

1 year ago·New York, United States

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Caribbean carnival performers take stage to fight COVID disinformation – UN News

Caribbean carnival performers take stage to fight COVID disinformation UN News…

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Caribbean carnival performers take stage to fight COVID disinformation

Dressed in black with a flowing cape and extravagantly oversized hat, performer Kurt Layne’s distinctive macabre ensemble blends influences from film depictions of the American wild west with West African culture. He cuts an imposing figure as he struts along a road bringing to life a traditional Carnival character, the Midnight Robber. He recently performed […]

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