The two week long St.Kitts Nevis carnival is held in St Kitts-Nevis in the month of December in Basseterre, the carnival village. St Kitts-Nevis is an east Caribbean island in West Indies and is situated in Leeward Islands. The carnival is a cultural celebration and is a spectacular one. The main highlights of the carnival are street parties, Mocko-Jumbies, clowns, dancers wearing bejeweled costumes and also calypso and comedic performances. With steel pan and pageants, the carnival is a great party. Cultural excitement as well as creativity is on display in the carnival.
The main events held are Spirit of Christmas. It is a celebration where the story of birth of Christ is retold through carols, dance and also music. Other events held are fashion show of the Carnival Queen, horse racing, J’Ouvert Jam, entertainment, boxing, Calypso show, Soca music, beauty pageants, Christmas day, teen pageant, a Carnival Parade and children’s carnival and a beach bash. There is a lot of enjoyment for the people.
Masquerades and traditional folklore dancers entertain people. The carnival is a great opportunity to know the culture, entertainment, folklore history of the island along with its musical talent. The carnival is a public attraction and contributes to the brand development of the island.
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