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The
origins of Carnival can be traced right back to pre-Roman
times, when it was all decidedly Pagan.
In
time, Christianity took over and influenced the celebrations.
Throughout
history, Carnival has been subtly changing and modifying as
it was integrated into different cultures and taken to different
countries.
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Around
150,00 people are thought to have attended the 29th Luton International
Carnival on Bank Holiday Monday with up to 1800 people actually
taking part on more than 60 floats.
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| Carnival
can be a serious business! |
Once
again the centre of Luton came to a standstill for the biggest one
day celebration in Europe, although those in the procession were
anything but still as they danced the full length of the route.
The
streets were awash with colour and music - including a giant float
from BBC Three Counties Radio, on which Luton Youth Music played
in a samba band, while pupils from Icknield High danced their hearts
out.
Many
different groups, clubs, schools, societies and communities were
involved, bringing a diverse mix of arts, music and culture to the
streets of the town.
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| Dancing
the route! |
From
masquerade groups and sound trucks to steel bands and stilt walkers
- there was something in the parade to entertain everyone.
The
procession followed a slightly altered route this year and at one
point, it came to a halt, after one of the articulated lorries taking
part became wedged under a bridge - but it was soon released!
The
weather was glorious and held out all afternoon so that revellers
could thoroughly enjoy the extravaganza.
| Alaina,
Luton |
Wednesday,
08-Sep-2004 20:40:46 BST |
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| Hiya
again I cant wait till the next carnival and I hope it would
be much betta then the 1 taht happenend thanks once again Gareth
Lloyd once again. Lots of love Alaina |
| Keisha,
Lesta |
Sunday,
05-Sep-2004 00:46:47 BST |
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| hav
been goin 2 da luton carnival each year..n each time it gt betta
& betta..this year it was sooo gud! da parade was jst colourful,loud,
n visible 4 bare ppl 2 see. Wiley brought a crazii atmosphere
2 da garage section n every1 enjoyed it! Luton carnival shud
b bigga n betta next time..Keep it up yea..Luvin da carnii!
BLAP! BLAP BLAP!! |
| Catherine
Farenden, Luton |
Thursday,
12-Aug-2004 22:00:31 BST |
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| WOW,carnival
was gr8 this year,i'm in so many pictures on the internet:P
MAD HATTERS CIRCUS SKILLS!!!!! |
| Kat
Upton, Luton |
Monday,
28-Jun-2004 22:29:50 BST |
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| Echelon
Blue were the highlight of the carnival.. the carnival is the
same every year.. it was nice to have some really music and
if anyone has any pictures of them could they send them on..
thanks |
| Sexy
Drummer, Luton |
Saturday,
05-Jun-2004 09:56:08 BST |
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| I
was drumming on the float and it was so loud, it was brilliant,
thankyou bbc three counties radio. |
| Jon
Pearce, Luton |
Friday,
04-Jun-2004 14:44:20 BST |
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| Thanks
to Gareth and the team for a great day! Well done for winning,
but we deserved it !!! |
| Eloise,
Luton |
Thursday,
03-Jun-2004 19:26:57 BST |
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| The
Carnival was great. I was on the 3 counties bbc float and we
rocked! Hope you do it again next year. I want to be part. Well
done to all the other drummers and dancers. Well done to all
the bbc people who helped us on the day. Thankyou Eloise |
| Pete,
Luton |
Thursday,
03-Jun-2004 15:32:39 BST |
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| As
a parent of a child who took part in the BBC float for the Luton
Carnivale. I would just like to say congratualtions to the BBC
for the effort they have put into the Luton Carnival. Your float
was fantastic and deserved to win. All the BBC staff who helped
with the children we're fantastic. Thank you. And the pictures
look fantastic, there are millions of them. Just been onto Childrens
FM website... ha ha ha only 19 pictures! Well done all at BBC
Radio 3 Counties. |
| Andrew
( best drummer in the world!!), Luton |
Wednesday,
02-Jun-2004 18:11:56 BST |
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| Thanks
Gareth for the great time i had performing on the 3CR float
it was exellent. My ears were still ringing the next day!! You
definately deserved to win the best float of the year! |
| Paul
B, luton |
Wednesday,
02-Jun-2004 14:46:56 BST |
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| Local
rock band Echelon Blue totally rocked out at Wardown park, there
was something for everyone. Party on Luton. |
| Gary,
Dunstable |
Wednesday,
02-Jun-2004 13:04:14 BST |
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| This
years carnival was the best. Three Counites you rocked. congratulations
on winning the best float. |
| Matthew
Rebecca, Luton |
Wednesday,
02-Jun-2004 11:19:20 BST |
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| I
was in the parade and I realy enjoyed it there were times my
legs hurt(like the whole of the next day) but it was a fantastic
day and something I can brag about at school |
| mazzie,
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Wednesday,
02-Jun-2004 10:20:53 BST |
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| Well
what a great day - the children were great, the atmosphere was
great and the BBC Three Counties Float was by far the loudest
of them all - (you could hear the music from the float in the
outskirts of Dunstable!) and was definitely the most energetic.
Everyone had a really fun day out and congratulations everybody
at 3CR for winning Best Float 2004! Well deserved! |
| Donna
C, Luton |
Tuesday,
01-Jun-2004 14:46:52 BST |
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| I
have to say this years Carnival was the best... Congratulations
to everyone who worked hard in getting the costumes and floats
together, congratulations to all of those who took part, As
a parent of one of your performers from Icknield High and finding
her photos on your web site we are all proud of them all......
The weather was kind..... Taking part of such a big event is
such a award to everyone and the memories, Thank You Gareth
Lloyd you kept Icknield high performers and the Youth Band going....
From Alaina's Mum |
| Alaina,
Luton |
Tuesday,
01-Jun-2004 13:56:45 BST |
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| thankyou
for putting my picture on the internet it was the one that had
3 girls smiling in the 3 countys radio t-shirt. |
| Heather
Catterfeld, Harpenden |
Monday,
31-May-2004 18:51:31 BST |
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| A
great procession - thanks to all who prepared it, took part,
marshalled and to those who cleared up afterwards. There were
some terrific costumes and music. BUT - my family and I stood
opposite the Town Hall and it was frustrating to see the artistes
performing on the platform barely visible to us and have to
wait far too long for them to continue in the procession. We,
and others in the crowd, thought that this rather broke up the
momentum of the procession and felt it unnecessary. |
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