ANTIGUA CARNIVAL

The Ministry of Education, Sports & Creative Industries, in conjunction with the Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission (ABFC), is excited to launch its Social Media takeover campaign, ‘Carnival Is Calling’, for the 2023 Carnival season. The campaign has been launched as the excitement continues to build for Antigua’s Carnival 2023.The Carnival Is Calling campaign is the clarion call for all Carnival specialists, stakeholders, practitioners, participants and enthusiasts to fully immerse themselves in the activities leading up to and during Antigua’s Carnival. The campaign asks the participants to answer the call for Mas, Music and Creativity Antigua Carnival 2023.  Carnival lovers are encouraged to use the campaign hashtag #CarnivalIsCalling across social media, highlighting their preparations for the summer festival, whether it ranges from – practising stilt-walking, singing the latest soca song, attending the calypso tent, choosing their favourite costume, supporting their pageant contestant, attending the pre-carnival fetes, showcasing their dance moves, or their favourite costumes.  The #CarnivalIsCalling campaign will be supported by popular entertainers whom the Ministry has called upon to spread the Carnival excitement and spirit throughout their networks.The campaign will allow participants to showcase their talents through social media and will encourage them to explore their hidden talents.