An Ode to Carnival in the Caribbean

Around this time of year, the Caribbean is usually awhirl with color, costumes, and jubilant noise. As the pandemic puts a pause on the revelry, one writer reflects on Carnivals past - and the incomparable sense of freedom they can inspire.

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