A Carnival Symposium: Celebrating Resistance and Tradition in Carnival Cultures (Day One)
Join Phantasy Saturday School for an exciting two-day programme of keynotes, panel talks, film screenings and creative workshops which celebrates and critically explores the complex histories, resistance and traditional practices of Masquerade and Carnival.
Drawing upon connections to West African festivals, folklore and the characterisation of Moko Jumbie, Dame Lorraine, Jab Jab, Midnight Robber, Dragon, The Sailor and more, we will cultivate meaning and deeper understanding of this vital contribution to diasporic collective histories.
A Carnival Symposium presents an opportunity for those within the Caribbean diaspora and guests to learn, exchange knowledge and reflect upon the geographical and cultural roots of Masquerade and the development of the Caribbean Carnival within Eastern Caribbean regions, and its subsequent development in Britain.
“Art does not exist in a vacuum and cannot be readily understood without some appreciation of social and political conditions from which it is created.”
-John La Rose and Errol Lloyd from "historical background sketch‟ for Caribbean Connection art exhibition programme, Islington Arts Factory, London 1995.
Saturday 14 September - Day One Programme
10.30am Guest Keynote: Linett Kamala
12pm Panel Discussion: Shayne de-Landè, Michael La Rose and Rotimi Skyers
1.30pm Break
2.30pm Book Club: Led by Casual Readers Club, we will be reading The Dragon Can’t Dance by Trinidadian author Earl Lovelace (pre reading is suggested)
4pm Reflections and Activated Archives. View and explore carefully selected archival materials, and share your own reflections of Carnival cultures.
By purchasing a ticket for day one you will also have access to day two's film screenings, photography exhibition, archival space and closing party.
Please note that light refreshments will be provided throughout the full programme, and guests will receive a discount code for use at art’otel’s restaurant ✨
For special access requirements please email hello@phantasyschool.info ✨
Phantasy Saturday School (formerly known as Eating At the Same Table) is a programme of interventions in arts and culture learning, founded in the legacy of the Supplementary School’s Movement of the 1960s. 🤎