Carnival Checklist: A Guide to Real Culture at Trinidad Carnival

February 5, 2015


STICKFIGHT FINALS
When: Wednesday, Feb. 11th @ 7:30pm
Where: Skinner’s Park, San Fernando

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The gayelle will be overrun with the best of the best at this event. Skill and stamina is a definite requirement for this sport that involves duellng with deadly sticks known as bois. Steeped in spirituality and tradition, the artform traces its legacy back to the days of slavery. If you’re not sure what you are getting into, check out our article “Bois! Reviving Trinidad’s Stickfighting Traditions” for a quick brush up on this extreme sport.