"Festival Arts Dialogues" Reveals The Stories Behind Carnival

ST. THOMAS, USVI —This year’s Carnival festivities may look a little different than previous years, but there is still so much to celebrate.

In an effort to provide more online content, Carnival Virgin Islands is featuring “Festival Arts Dialogues," a series of recorded interviews that explore the history and stories behind Carnival in the USVI.

The segments will air on local PBS affiliate WTJX and stream on the Division of Festivals’ Facebook page from April 26-28, 2021 at 6 p.m.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

Road to Royalty - Monday, April 26 at 6 p.m.
A discussion with former VI Carnival Queens on the road to becoming royalty. Hosted by Tasida Kelch. See the Facebook event here.

VI Calypsonians - Tuesday, April 27 at 6 p.m.
A discussion with VI Calypso Legends on the History of Calypso in the Territory. Interview was conducted at the World Famous Percy's Bus Stop and hosted by Halvor Hart. See the Facebook event here.

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