'Celebration and protest in its most beautiful form': How Caribbean Carnival mas bands are preserving heritage
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester’s Caribbean Carnival has been a fixture in the city for decades. A highlight of the cultural calendar, it’s a chance for our Caribbean communities to celebrate the food, music and traditions of the islands.
But for those involved in the vibrant annual parade, it’s also a chance to continue a tradition started by their grandparents, back in 1972.
As Nikita Gill explains, the parade is vital to continue the legacy of the first Caribbean Mancunians. She’s part of the WeR1 mas band - short for masquerade.
Each year, Kings, Queens, Princes and Princesses from various mas bands compete to decide who will lead the parade, with WeR1 winning the honour for 2023. “It's a major part of the celebration,” says Nikita. “They form the heart of the Mas band.
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