WELCOME
CCGG welcomes you to the official 'Curaçao Carnival Goes Global' website. Watch our stream and join our locals and tourists alongside the road watching a spectacular parade.
ABOUT CURAÇAO CARNIVAL
HISTORY
Carnival started as an European tradition and goes way back. In the time of slavery, the wealthy elite put on big masquerade balls and other festivities to celebrate the Lent period prior to the Catholic Easter. When they...
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ABOUT CURAÇAO CARNIVAL
HISTORY
Carnival started as an European tradition and goes way back. In the time of slavery, the wealthy elite put on big masquerade balls and other festivities to celebrate the Lent period prior to the Catholic Easter. When they colonized the West Indies (a region of the North Atlantic Ocean in the Caribbean) they brought the costumes and other traditions with them. During those exclusive parties the slaves began to imitate the plantation owners, adding their own African tradition into the festivities. They dressed up in colorful costumes, participated in African rituals and told stories about their history to keep their ancestry on top of mind. When slavery was abolished (july 1st 1863) the celebrations moved from well hidden spots into the streets.
In 1961 a local man named Benjamin Wever (known as Shon Bènchi) took the initiative to celebrate carnival the way we celebrate it nowadays on the streets of Curaçao. A big event where European, Indonesian, Asian and Caribbean traditions come together.
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ABOUT CURAÇAO CARNIVAL
PARADES
Are you ready to experience the Carnival parades? Here you'll find an overview of all the parades planned for the Carnival Period
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ABOUT CURAÇAO CARNIVAL
PARADES SCHEDULE
January 28, 2018 - Carnival Horse Parade
February 04, 2018 - Children's Carnival Parade
February 09, 2018 - Teen Carnival Parade
February 10, 2018 - Banda Bou Parade
February 11, 2018 - Grand Carnival Parade
February 12, 2018 - Teen Carnival Farewell Parade
February 12, 2018 - Children's Farewell Parade
February 13, 2018 - Grand Farewell Carnival Parade
February 04, 2018 - Children's Carnival Parade
February 09, 2018 - Teen Carnival Parade
February 10, 2018 - Banda Bou Parade
February 11, 2018 - Grand Carnival Parade
February 12, 2018 - Teen Carnival Farewell Parade
February 12, 2018 - Children's Farewell Parade
February 13, 2018 - Grand Farewell Carnival Parade
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ABOUT CURAÇAO CARNIVAL
EXPERIENCE
Almost every island in the Caribbean has their own Carnival, all based on their cultural influences. “Karnaval di Korsou” is a combination of Caribbean, Creole, Dutch, Indonesian and Asian influences. An experience unlike any other
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ABOUT CURAÇAO CARNIVAL
EXPERIENCE
Almost every island in the Caribbean has their own Carnival, all based on their cultural influences. “Karnaval di Korsou” is a combination of Caribbean, Creole, Dutch, Indonesian and Asian influences. An experience unlike any other.
Curaçao Carnival is without a doubt the biggest (cultural) event of Curaçao and for many, one of the most colorful and creative festivities in the Caribbean. Words actually come short when trying to describe the experience of our carnival. CCGG makes it possible for people all around the world to enjoy our Carnival to their fullest. So just sit back, grab a drink and enjoy the experience of Curaçao Carnival.
Curaçao Carnival is without a doubt the biggest (cultural) event of Curaçao and for many, one of the most colorful and creative festivities in the Caribbean. Words actually come short when trying to describe the experience of our carnival. CCGG makes it possible for people all around the world to enjoy our Carnival to their fullest. So just sit back, grab a drink and enjoy the experience of Curaçao Carnival.
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ABOUT US
MEET CCGG
Our main objective is to make the Curacao Carnival go global in a way that has not ever been done before. By streaming the Carnival festivities in different languages we’re bringing Carnival to your home. Whether you’re from the US, China, Europe or Panama, we aim to make you feel as if you’re physically enjoying our beautiful event. Grab a drink and enjoy beauty and creativity parading down the streets of Curaçao all the way to your couch.