Notting Hill Carnival, held annually in London, is one of the world’s largest street festivals and a vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture. Its origins trace back to the late 1950s, when Trinidad-born activist Claudia Jones organised indoor Caribbean gatherings to promote unity and cultural pride in response to racial tensions in London. In 1966, community activist Rhaune Laslett expanded the idea into a neighborhood street festival in Notting Hill, blending Caribbean musi

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