Trinidad & Tobago

Considered by some connoisseurs to be the  “world's greatest” Carnival, Trinidad’s widely imitated five-day celebration showcases the living legacies of the island nation’s entwined cultures and musical traditions, including calypso and steelpan. “Many countries host their own Carnival celebration each year, but Trinidad and Tobago’s unique components, such as Panorama, Kings and Queens Costume Competition, Kiddies Carnival, J’Ouvert and Masquerade Band of the Year, make it stand out from the rest,” says Clarence Moe, CEO of Trinidad’s National Carnival Commission.