“The Devils of Paramin, Trinidad: Manifestation of Social Values”
When
Nov 21, 2009 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (Saturday)
Where
Alexandria Black History Museum (map)
900 block of Wythe Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Alexandria, VA 22314
38.8142
-77.0741
What
Alexandria Black History Museum 902 Wythe Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Driving Directions Explore the customs and significance of Caribbean Carnival masquerades! This special pro...
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Alexandria Black History Museum
902 Wythe Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Driving Directions
Explore the customs and significance of Caribbean Carnival masquerades! This special program and panel discussion will examine the Devils of Paramin, an annual Carnival tradition in Trinidad in which participants cover themselves in blue paint. An exhibition of art photography and screening of a documentary film enhance the audience’s understanding of this fascinating ritual. A panel of experts will discuss historical and contemporary aspects of the masquerade tradition and its importance in the African Diaspora. Due to limited seating, reservations are requested but not required to attend the event.
Date/Hours:
Saturday, November 21, 2009 (1:00 PM-3:00 PM)
Telephone:
Phone: (703) 838-4356
Email:
black.history@alexandriava.org
Website:
www.AlexBlackHistory.org
902 Wythe Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Driving Directions
Explore the customs and significance of Caribbean Carnival masquerades! This special program and panel discussion will examine the Devils of Paramin, an annual Carnival tradition in Trinidad in which participants cover themselves in blue paint. An exhibition of art photography and screening of a documentary film enhance the audience’s understanding of this fascinating ritual. A panel of experts will discuss historical and contemporary aspects of the masquerade tradition and its importance in the African Diaspora. Due to limited seating, reservations are requested but not required to attend the event.
Date/Hours:
Saturday, November 21, 2009 (1:00 PM-3:00 PM)
Telephone:
Phone: (703) 838-4356
Email:
black.history@alexandriava.org
Website:
www.AlexBlackHistory.org
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