2011 Carnavals, DR

One of these days, I swear, C and I are going to experience Carnaval (or Carnival) in Dominican Republic, Brazil, Trinidad, Panama, France, somewhere!  Or even Mardi Gras (well, I've been to my native city's version of Mardi Gras, which is tiny but a lot of fun). Here are some videos from the Dominican Republic's Carnavals, which are underway. Talk about a cure for the winter doldrums (though the thaw has begun and the mountains of snow are slowly receding, but still...).

Via Monaga blog
Carnival in La Vega, Dominican Republic

Carnaval in Santiago de las Cabelleros, DR

More Dominican Carnaval videos
Carnaval in Santo Domingo Este
Carnaval in Santiago, DR (note the pack of Michael Jacksons!)

Musician Johnny Ventura singing, Carnaval in La Vega

Carnaval in La Vega

Carnaval in La Vega's Zona 2 (Hood)