J'ouvert
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J'ouvert (/dʒuːˈveɪ/ joo-VAY) (also Jour ouvert, Jouvay, or Jouvé)[1][2][3] is a traditional Carnival celebration in many countries throughout the Caribbean. The parade is believed to have its foundation in Trinidad & Tobago, with roots steeped in French Afro-Creole traditions such as Camboulay.[4][5] J'ouvert typically begins in the early morning, before dawn, and peaks by mid-morning.[6][7] The celebration involves calypso or soca bands, DJs, and their followers dancing through the streets. In many countries, revelers cover their bodies in paint, mud, or pitch oil.[8][9][7] Today J'ouvert is also a part of Carnival celebrations outside of the Caribbean, with the biggest celebrations happening in cities with large Caribbean ex-pat communities.[10][11]
J'ouvert | |
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Type | National |
Celebrations | Parades |
Date | Varies among Caribbean islands |
Frequency | Annual |