Culture, Community and Carnival: Inside Rio Claro’s Carnival Comeback
David Law, Chairman, and Yuan Samlal, Treasurer, reflect on the organisation’s role in the area’s carnival history, the cultural uniqueness of Rio Claro, and the impact declining visibility has had on the community, particularly youth and local artists.
The discussion also highlights this year’s calendar of events, including Calypso Monarch, Carnival Queen Show, Kiddies Carnival, J’ouvert, Monday Night Mas, and the Parade of the Bands on Tuesday, while outlining their vision, funding challenges, sustainability efforts, and the support needed to restore the carnival to national prominence.
