Anya Ayoung-Chee in her AVA Costume for Lost Tribe during Trinidad Carnival 2016. Taking her frustration to social media, through her tears and waves of emotions, the former Miss Trinidad and ...

Carnicycle also rents out the large backpack pieces which are a popular part of the costumes worn at Trinidad's carnival. Their price can run up to $700 (£550), depending on size.

Importantly, these works do not recreate specific costumes. Rather, they are inspired by Trinidad’s long tradition of carnival costumes that exude acerbic sartorial wit as social critique.

Trinidad Carnival is a way of life steeped in history and fueled by an infectious energy that takes over the streets. If you’re planning to experience it for the first time, a little preparation ...

Masqueraders wearing carnival costumes with wings and crowns jumped up behind sound trucks—large mobile stages outfitted with speakers, DJ equipment, and steel pans—that crawled through Port ...

Registering for an all-inclusive band is the way to go for Trinidad Carnival. The cost includes costume, food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, security, music, and on-site paramedics.

"Forget the hate and spite, if we unite, we could put up a fight," sings Eunice Peters as she takes to the stage in San Fernando, a city in the southwest of Trinidad.

Here find your guide on how to visit the Trinidad Carnival, and how to make the most of your time at what many have called “the greatest show on earth.” Photo: Getty Images Where to Fete ...

From dazzling costumes to exuberant parties, Trinidad's carnival is often dubbed "the greatest show on Earth". But some of its elements are not exactly eco-friendly and the festivities are ...