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LOVE CARNIVAL

The Love Carnival campaign of 2022 aimed to showcase the beauty and love that various communities share with the City of Edinburgh. From Edinburgh Carnival staff to participants, the hands on approach that each group and individual take to bring the colourful celebration alive is one that is felt by the city. One could say you can really feel the love.

Albi Mendoza, Stewart and Suzie

Latin Exclusive Dance Coordinator Albi Mendoza and participants, mother-son duo Stewart and Suzie tell us why they love Edinburgh Carnival and their involvement within dance

Elijah Ayite

Logistic Coordinator Elijah Ayite tells us why Carnival is important in showcasing and experiencing the different cultures in Edinburgh

Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre

John Beatson, manager of the Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre tells us why its important for community organisations and groups to participate in carnival

Evelin Moule

Carnival costume maker Evelin Moule talks about the emotional love and labour that is put into carnival seeing it as both a participant from behind the scenes and as an audience member.

Pulse of Place Members

Pulse of Place drummers Jack Beechay and Rebecca McLeod tell us why they enjoy taking part in carnival and why audience members should come and watch.

Latin American Community

Tatiana Barros Penaloza, Onisis Villarroel and Mercedes Sullca of the Latin American Community Association talk about the importance and joy of seeing various community groups representing different countries in Carnival.

Rohan Seilman, Project Lead and Development Worker - A.R.Ts Afternoon

Project Lead and Development Worker, Rohan Seilman, talks about the growth of Carnival and its commitment to bringing global and local audiences

GET INVOLVED

Edinburgh Carnival partners with various organisations across Edinburgh and Glasgow throughout the year and in the lead up to carnival in July.

If you or your organisation would like more information on how you can get involved email Giles Agis 

giles@adjazz.co.uk