Trinidad Carnival from 1950's

The keepers of our past...
[film Footage captured of Trinidad Carnival by a American visitor in 1956-57 ]
The still of the masquerader sitting on the back of a donkey during Trinidad and Tobago's carnival was filmed by an American visitor from 1956-7 according to Ray Funk. It shows the track to the Queen's Park Savannah's stage, and how masqueraders played their mas as they marched across the stage recorded with a 16mm home movie camera.
Recently, a discussion on the preservation of Trinidad carnival stressed that footage such as the sample may have been taken by members of the society who were wealthy enough to own recording devices, and there is the likelihood the spools of film may be tossed in some cardboard box gathering dust from the grandchildren of people who filmed the festival over fifty years ago. Thanks to Ray Funk, the archivist of Trinidad and Tobago's Steelband, Calypso and Carnival, he is preserving a collection by seeking out finds as with this footage.
The youtube is a commentary by Ray Funk, Allyson Hennessy and Holly Betaudier on local television.
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[@peteredwardmoses7546]

This video is fascinating.... THIS IS MAS!!

[@Trini2miheart]

Aye thebookmann, Great post! This brings back memories of a real nice carnival time.

[@CreoleCommando]

The influence of Hollywood movies from the 1950's in quite evident.

[@sinfuldavy0]

I want to thank you for sharing this video. i have been away from Trinidad for over 50 years so it was very nostalgic. There should also be a wonderful story behind the flim. Who made it? Who are the people currently presenting it? Again, thanks to making it available to the world

[@Trintech75]

Trini we love you

[@7Panman]

Unfortunately, Holly's memory is inaccurate, and to correct you, this was the era of the likes of Mansie Lai, Lyle Ackrill, Harold Saldenah, etc. George Bailey came about a decade later. Thanks for the nostalgia, I'd love to get physical access to some of these footages.

[@phillippaallard2449]

I like the theatrical portrayals which are missing now. No vulgarity or lewdness.

[@zackerythomas3675]

👍👌

[@blueyeindian]

this is amazing!!

[@7Panman]

Allison and Holly, you are both wrong in some of your comments. This was the era of the likes of Mansie Lai, Lyle Ackrill, Harold Saldenah, and yes, Wilfred Strasser, etc. George Bailey came on the scene about a decade later. The Indian band you would have to be either Starland, or Silver Stars, they were the only ones to portray "White Indians". I'd love to gain physical access to some of these footages. Please call 1-868-620-4957 for more insight

[@nicolewism]

Is that Holly Betaudier and Allison Hennessy's voice i'm hearing. My goodness they have been around for a long time. Allison still going strong.

[@TriniCana]

@nicolewism Allyson passed away last night!

[@talljib]

who know what holly say bout the indian mas? ah wish we did still talk patois...

[@alienspikes2]

@bronco3250 In Brazil they do the nudity to my friend...I wouldn't be surprised if they started the trend.