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The Making of Ma Ma La Terre
August 2020The Making of Ma Ma La Terre performed by Avion Mookram at the Millennium Dome the awarding winner for Female Adult Individual created for South Connection Carnival from the band CANBOULAY, out of the fire come, DANCE OF THE CLOTH Ray Allan Mahabir 2000. When I had the opportunity to create a band for the […]
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Alwin Chow Lin On 30 April 1935 – 29 July 2011
August 2020Alwin Chow Lin On 30 April 1935 – 29 July 2011 Alwin Chow Lin On, ‘Chow’ to all who knew him in the UK, sadly died on the 29 July 2011 in Port of Spain (Trinidad & Tobago) from a heart attack following a long illness. Born and brought up in Sangre Grane, and manager of […]
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Canboulay, out of the fire comes, DANCE OF THE CLOTH.
August 2020In 2000 Ray Mahabir created South Connection Carnival Club’s Notting Hill carnival production entitled Canboulay, out of the fire comes, DANCE OF THE CLOTH. In researching a festival to celebrate the new millennium, I came across Canboulay, which was originally celebrated on August 1st, (the date of Emancipation celebrated in Trinidad and Tobago). Subsequently, it […]
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‘THAT’S IT! Look how things come to me! Look how many donkey years that is and it comes to me!’ Avion Mookram
August 2020Thursday 17th January 1958, A bitterly cold, grey day. The S.S Camito docked in Southampton, bringing the Princess Royal back home from the Caribbean. On board was a young 17 year old Trinidadian, along with a few other passengers. My application for nurse training in the U.K was accepted and I was given a date for starting my […]
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My journey to becoming a carnival artist (Part 1) – Ray Allan Mahabir
August 2020Trinidadian Carnival my culture, my history and my passion Ray Allan Mahabir July 2020 I grew up in the small village of Penal in South Trinidad, the third child from a family of four children. Life as a child was simple. There wasn’t a lot, but a lot of love and compassion from my mum […]
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Liverpool - International Slavery Museum – Sailor Mas costume
July 2020Liverpool - International Slavery Museum Art Commission Brief – Sailor Mas costume Background The transatlantic slave trade was the greatest forced migration in history. And yet the story of the mass enslavement of Africans is one of resilience and survival against all the odds, and is a testament to the unquenchable nature of the human spirit. In 1994, National Museums […]
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British Liberty exhibition: WEST AFRICA: WORD, SYMBOL, SONG The Bele Costume – By Ray Mahabir
July 2020Commission for the British Liberty exhibition: WEST AFRICA: WORD, SYMBOL, SONG A journey through time, the Bele Costume by Ray Mahabir is indicative of Caribbean history, struggle, freedom and celebration. The costume relates the cross-cultural rags-to-riches story of Carnival and inspires mental imagery of the Bel Air dance, culture and folklore through the ages. The tale commences […]
Continue ReadingUnderneath the arches- 2012-2020
May 2020It has always been a dream of mine that one day I will have a space to create where I can house all my passions in my life- CARNIVAL- COMMUNITY- MY INDIA WORK- FOOD… In 2012 I got this opportunity and on the 3rd of May 2012, C.A.F.E…Carnival – Arts – Food – Empowerment, later […]
Continue ReadingRay’s Trinidadian Pelau – A Taste of Home
January 2020Pelau is a beloved one-pot Trinidadian dish made with rice, peas or beans, vegetables, herbs, caramelised sugar, and meat — though vegetarian versions are just as delicious. Packed with flavour and memories, this hearty dish is a staple across the Caribbean and a symbol of comfort, culture, and community. A Sunday Tradition: The Beach Lime […]
Continue ReadingCome work with us! S.i.A has two exciting roles available at our Community Centre and C.A.F.E. We are looking for a Café & Artistic Assistant.
January 2020Centre, Café and Artistic Support/Assistant Reporting to: Artistic Director & Centre Manager Role: This is an ideal opportunity for a hard working individual with an interest in the arts and/or carnival with some experience in hospitality looking for a casual and flexible position. Job Type: Casual 1-2 days a week Salary: London Living Wage Closes: 9th March […]
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