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1. Carnival
From: The Greenwood Encyclopedia of African American Folklore

2. MARDI GRAS AND CARNIVAL
From: ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AMERICAN HOLIDAYS AND NATIONAL DAYS

3. Recife, Brazil
From: The Greenwood Encyclopedia of African American Folklore

4. Samba Schools
From: The Greenwood Encyclopedia of African American Folklore

5. St. Vincent
From: The Greenwood Encyclopedia of African American Folklore

6. Trinidad
From: The Greenwood Encyclopedia of African American Folklore

Woman in Carnival costume.

Children continuing the tradition during Carnival, Brooklyn, New York.

Children Carnival behind the Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn, New York.

A member of blocos Afro in full “African” costume at Carnival in Brazil. Courtesy Pravnia Shulka Collection.

A member of Filhos de Gandhy in full costume, Carnival, Brazil. Courtesy Pravina Shulka Collection.