Exploring Carnival Character Traditions – Storytelling Session

Name: Exploring Carnival Character Traditions – Storytelling Session
Start: 2026-10-08T16:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-08T18:00:00+01:00
Location: The Rose Lipman Building, 43 De Beauvoir Road, N1 5SQ

Schedule

Thu Oct 08 2026 at 04:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

The Rose Lipman Building, 43 De Beauvoir Road, N1 5SQ | London, EN

Dive into the wild world of carnival characters and hear the stories that bring the costumes to life!
About this Event

This storytelling session will explore the history and cultural traditions behind Carnival characters, including Jab Jab, Jonkonnu and Pitchy Patchy. Participants will learn about the origins, meanings and cultural significance of these characters within Carnival and the wider African and Caribbean diaspora.