Trinidad and Tobago Red Cross Children's Carnival

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The Trinidad and Tobago Red Cross Children’s Carnival (RCCC) has long-standing history in the Trinidad carnival tradition, offering youth the opportunity to take part in the vibrancy and excitement of the season.

‘Kiddies Carnival’, as it is fondly known, was first held in 1956 under the patronage of Lady Beetham. During the first five years of its existence, the show evolved from its origins under the British Red Cross and by 1960, flourished and blossomed in the capable hands of cultural impresario, the late Aubrey Adams. It was Adams, in 1961 who named the show, The Red Cross Children’s Carnival.

The Children’s Carnival has and continues to be a form of storytelling. Through its elaborate costumes, worn by babes in arms, toddlers and teens, RCCC showcases a human and environmental story which adult mas rarely does. In that regard, it reminds us of what mas is and really should be, that is, a tale that pleases and feeds the imagination