![MIXED RATINGS [30TH JULY 2025] - As officials hail the success of Saint Lucia’s Carnival 2025, a wave of online backlash from influencers and locals alike is casting a spotlight on growing concerns—chief among them, the fading presence of Saint Lucians in their own festival amid rising costs, overcrowded bands, and a perceived shift away from authentic Lucian culture.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
MIXED RATINGS [30TH JULY 2025] – As officials hail the success of Saint Lucia’s Carnival 2025, a wave of online backlash from influencers and locals alike is casting a spotlight on growing concerns—chief among them, the fading presence of Saint Lucians in their own festival amid rising costs, overcrowded bands, and a perceived shift away from authentic Lucian culture.
