Notting Hill Carnival begins with bursts of colour
The annual Notting Hill Carnival has begun with west London streets being filled with colour and sound. Musicians & dancers in bright costumes took to the streets for the children’s parade, as the largest street party in Europe is under way. The day began with an eruption of colour as revellers met for J’ouvert at […]
The History Behind Notting Hill Carnival
Each August bank holiday, West London’s streets explode with colour, soca & dancehall beats. Drawing over a two million people for two days to celebrate Caribbean culture. It’s a summer highlight drawing people in nationally (even internationally). Notting hill Carnival will take place 24th and 25th August. The dark origin of Notting Hill Carnival: […]
Notting Hill Carnival “in jeopardy without government funding”
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has been urged to rescue the iconic Notting Hill Carnival. Notting Hill Carnival organisers have said the event is in jeopardy without government funding. Ian Comfort, the carnival’s chairman, has written to the Culture Secretary to ask for vital funds to keep its two million strong event going. The Government has […]
