Blue Devils: Fire, Color, and Cultural Memory Blue Devils: Fire, Color, and Cultural Memory One of the most haunting and evocative characters in Trinidad Carnival is the Blue Devil , also known as Jab Molassie or simply “the jabs.” This masquerad...
Notice to Members - 8th October 2025 Dear Members, The Executive Committee has taken notice of the practice which has gone on since inception to permit members and persons to bring themselves up to date with their annual membership subsc...
Walking Tall: The Story of Moko Jumbies & Jaiso Mokos The Moko Jumbie is one of Carnival’s most iconic figures, a towering stilt-walker with deep roots in West African tradition. Enslaved people brought this spirit to the Caribbean, where “Moko” is said ...
The History of Carnival Carnival in Trinidad & Tobago is many things: a party, yes, but also a tapestry of history, resistance, creativity. From French masquerade balls, to African drums, to the steelpan, to the modern spect...
Notice of Vacancies: Chief Judge and Events Coordinator 23rd August 2025 NOTICE OF VACANCIES The Trinidad and Tobago Carnival Band Association (TTCBA) is seeking qualified candidates for the positions of Chief Judge and Events Coordinator . The Chief Judge...
TTCBA Pays Tribute to Gerard "Gerry" Weekes Monday 18th August 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago The Trinidad and Tobago Carnival Bands Association (TTСВА) joins the national community in mourning the passing of Gera...
Ongoing Reform of TTCBA By-Laws – Review and Feedback Invitation Dear Members, Further to our most recent general membership meeting, we wish to thank you for your continued engagement and contributions toward the development of our Association. As discussed, the p...
TTCBA Congratulates President Mark Anthony Ayen on Appointment to NCC Board Mr. Ayen presents an award at the 2025 TTCBA awards ceremony hosted at Napa, Trinidad. The Trinidad and Tobago Carnival Bands Association (TTCBA) extends heartfelt congratulations to our President, Mr...
The countdown to Trinidad Carnival 2026 The Countdown Begins: Trinidad Carnival 2026 on the Horizon As the dust settles from the spectacular revelry of Trinidad Carnival 2025, anticipation is already building for what promises to be an even...
