Notting Hill Carnival fever grips the capital

 Thousands of people took to the streets of Notting Hill as Carnival fever gripped the captial city.

After months of planning Notting Hill carnival was awash with the colours of the Caribbean as Notting Hill Carnival 2010 rolled into town.

Sunday, children’s day would appear to have now passed without serious incident although some sites out pointing to the contrary. We will update should there be any further news. So far 55 people had been arrested for minor offences.

Police are however advising people to be vigilant for pick-pockets and not too take their dogs to carnival this year. Chief Inspector Jo Edwards said: ‘The Met’s message is a clear and simple one – come to carnival to have fun and enjoy this wonderful cultural experience, but don’t come to cause trouble.

 ‘While carnival is open to all, we would advise dog owners to leave their animals at home – dogs and carnival do not mix, it’s not fair on the dogs or carnival-goers.

‘So come to carnival and enjoy everything it has to offer, but we’d like to see visitors and officers go home safe and sound.’

Monday, adult’s day promises to be bigger and better than before.

Speaking exclusively to FLYER News last week, Caley Salandy from Mahogany arts said: “Our theme is ‘Celebrate the World’. 

We’ve studied different aspects of nature through various cultures and explored how they represent their art forms. As we move ever closer to the Olympics in 2012 when every nation will be represented here in London, Mahogany celebrates the character of our world through the arts and culture of the many people of the world.”

FLYER has followed a number of Mas Bands as they prepare for Carnival 2010. The following costumes are what will be on display on the streets of Notting Hill tomorrow.

If you still in the mood to connect with the Caribbean, why not head down to the fantastic and personal work of Caribbean artist Carole Lowe entitled  ’Addictive Beauty’.

The Exhibition is an After Carnival event starting as Carnival shutdown a perfect way to end the evening. Its narrative shows a different side to Caribbean life.
 
The exhibition is a selection made from the near 4000 images taken from a mobile phone. It details the indelible beauty of the ‘Spice Isle’ -called Grenada, exploring its history, environment, life and industry (spice). 
 
This small photographic exhibition, celebrates Caribbean Beauty and digital photography. The event has been on for two evenings and numbers are still rising.

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