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Dancers, DJs and drummers as Notting Hill Carnival celebrates 60th anniversary
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- The final day of the 60th Notting Hill Carnival, Europe's largest street party, featured dancers, DJs, and drummers celebrating Caribbean culture in west London, attracting around two million attendees annually.
- A 72-second moment of reflection was held for the 72 victims of the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire, with police reporting 243 arrests but describing the overall atmosphere as positive and celebratory.
- Longtime participants and performers, including DJ Jada Pink and Linett Kamala—one of the first female sound system DJs at the Carnival—highlighted the event's cultural significance and personal connections to Caribbean heritage.
- The Carnival showcased diverse Caribbean cultures through music genres like Soca, vibrant costumes, and traditional foods, fostering a strong sense of community and cultural expression among attendees.
- New generations continue to shape the event, with women making their own costumes and contributing to the celebration, emphasizing the Carnival's role in uniting people beyond the Caribbean diaspora.
