OMG Digital Magazine Issue 257 4th May 2017 | Page 34

OMG Digital Magazine | 257 | Thursday 4th May 2017 • PAGE 34
In 2014, the Caribbean Carnival Caravan
was born, after the Founder observed
that not enough was being done to
promote the rich culture and heritage
of the region. I saw how the Jamaicans embraced
Trinidad and Tobago’s Soca music and
culture as their own on the streets of
Kingston and blended it with their
Dancehall music.
Because the carnival celebrations
is just one of the backbones of our
Caribbean region, the main purposes
of the Caribbean Carnival Caravan is to
package, market, facilitate and promote
the celebrations unique to each island
to foreigners throughout the world. Also, many people of other nationalities
could be seen flying their flags high
as they embraced each other in the
merriment of the moment. I was
overjoyed that Carnival itself was a
source of unity.
Founder Joanna Boca - “I love my
Trini Carnival and thought nothing
could compare to the “Greatest Show
on Earth”. In 2014, I decided to try
the Jamaican Carnival and it was a
wonderful experience!!
And so my dream was brought to
life when I founded the  Caribbean
Carnival Caravan. I am passionate about
promoting the Caribbean Carnivals
throughout the diaspora and all over
the world.”