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Playing Mas

How I Fell in Love With Carnival

I fell in love with Carnival many, many years ago when I first “played Mas” with some of my Jamaican friends in Miami for Generation X. Dazzled by the vibrant hues and intoxicated by the pulsating sounds of soca music, the exhilarating feeling of wanton abandon and total freedom kept luring me back year after year. Over time, I added Jamaica (as an observer) and St. Barth to my carnival experiences, but deep down I
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