The photographer Ollie Tikare showcases how the event unites diverse communities and embodies the resilience of multicultural Britain
Notting Hill carnival epitomises the success of Britain’s multiculturalism, especially in light of recent race tensions. Through portraits, interviews and scenes from Europe’s largest street festival, the photographer Ollie Tikare showcases how the event unites diverse communities and embodies the resilience of multicultural Britain
otting Hill carnival returned this weekend, as raucous, joyous and vibrant as ever, an embodiment of multicultural Britain at its finest. This was my 12th time attending but my first as a journalist, and while part of me longed to spend the day dancing with friends, I knew I had to explore the corners of the carnival I often neglect.This year’s event felt especially necessary. I could sense it in the crowd.
For a music lover, the variety, authenticity and sheer number of sound systems at the carnival is mouthwatering. From reggae, R&B and drum’n’bass to calypso, house and dancehall, it’s all here. Rampage, Saxon, Rapattack, Channel One, King Tubby’s – the list goes on.For me, no one does it like Aba Shanti-I, though, a true bastion of the UK’s illustrious reggae/dub scene. I could barely contain my excitement as I tiptoed towards him as he was setting up for the day.
For me, the inclusivity of carnival instils a deep sense of pride about British metropolitan life. Yet each year it faces criticism, often due to reports of antisocial behaviour and violence. But given the numbers in attendance, these incidents are relatively few, and the fixation on this narrative seems to me a deliberate attempt to overshadow the overwhelming majority who bask in the carnival’s warmth and inclusivity.
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