Ole Time Carnival 1959 Part 1

Part One of Ole Time Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago in 1959

[@trinihammer]

this is 1959 I was not born until 1962. my father was in that crowd jumping up somewhere. He is 82 years old and not in good health . I shall keep this to remind me of my father when he has gone.

[@azardb]

Excellent record of a time gone by, outstanding memories, fill w joy, fun, & happiness.

[@cypresstree1699]

That was true talent and excellent craftsmanship. Now is wine and jam more than talent.

[@wendylaurent3740]

My dad loved carnival.. he once played the wild Indian and another all dressed in his costume with the Trinidad map on his head..

[@habibahahmad9317]

Trinidad and Tobago it's truly a Cosmopolitan country mixed with different types of races of people Creed and race we are beautiful Women and how about handsome men thanks to God

[@domitilla10_-]

It is difficult to watch this with dry eyes. The art form of costume design by George Bailey and Harold Saldenah have been lost. The people knew how to enjoy themselves back then. They are having so much fun.

[@trinihammer]

unfortunately those days will never come back.

[@bryanllanos5843]

When Carnival was genuine

[@longdragon3]

Sad that time slowly eroded real carnival feeling. :(

[@red666A]

GOD BLESS T&T and make it great again.

[@factscheckeddall4221]

Mother of all carnival

[@oneonecoco]

"dat yankee accent" was one of a few choice journalists like Wilfred A. Lee, Emory Cook and a couple of other "Yanks" that made some excellent docu's and recordings of T&T's history, along with other islands. So glad for folks like them!

[@lotylelemon8617]

Wow love this.. They made face mask of the foreigners that came to the island long ago Just like they did in mexico. Now such a mixed culture. Its nice they incorporated the new people in their culture. They were making egyptian crowns and harder and stuff

[@trinihammer]

AHHHH. THE GOOD OLD DAYS.

[@MerchantofTarshish]

Back when carnival was a decent festival...quite unlike the lewdness of the modern form

[@evelynapplewhite7340]

I agree that it was a decent festival...Now with the thrash they are displaying is making GOD CRY.....They should be charged for indecent exposure. They have chased the tourist away even in NY...Shame! Shame!

[@marthamongroo2669]

👍

[@islandgirl3330]

I have noticed that there were spectators in those days. No TVs. No shorts, bikinis or bras, lol.

[@ramonali9084]

islandgirl3330 them days people used to where descent clothes

[@ldramsay-overall1257]

#1Trinidad Carnival 👊🏽🇹🇹👊🏽

[@boygrant1]

What I notice the difference people that play mas in that era

[@natashaphillips2367]

tHE people that had money got the footage but true Mass is in areas where people don't go.

[@lovelykali]

@Trinivalist *resounding applause* I AGREE!!

[@SocaNick]

very educational documentary!

[@dariannajordan6847]

My teacher just send us this...

[@SpydaFresh]

Look at the detail n people dout Trinidad people We r da Best @ playing chupid !

[@habibahahmad9317]

Yesteryear carnival was more enjoyable and yes golden days sure gone by with beautiful costumes..but now a days the costumes are out off controls yes some bands still have the decency to the costumes but most of them still have too much exposing of body parts

[@SpydaFresh]

u right itz bout the $ it has corrupted the people but all in due time it mayB bak 2 normal or improved the culture is suffering

[@kidfuryplayzyt3017]

and i am living in trinidad

[@abdurraheem1970]

The baby at 2:32 is she still alive?

[@bobilott8180]

big difference from what is promoted these days.

[@natashaphillips2367]

There is not much difference, same idea. THis just gives you a a view of who were able to be king and queen.

[@penelopewelch7581]

Without the photographers and the voice overs the footage would not exist. Cameras were not common, film and were expensive so those were from others countries were the fim makers. This was starndard English and accepted by most educated countries, even if it sounded strange then. Some of it had to do with sound quality. If only carnival were still like this now. Drink, beads and acres of skin get somewhat boring.

[@kidfuryplayzyt3017]

this is very creepy yo

[@SussieQW]

Hello! I woul love to get permission to use this video in a Carnival history segment. Please contact me as soon as possible to discuss the details at [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@StarGyrl]

The narrator is annoying man *chups* aside from that I loved it

[@menaigho2490]

Weird tribal customs? Insert eyeroll