J'Ouvert, often spelt in English as Jouvert, originates from the French jour ouvert, meaning day break or morning, and signals the start of the bacchanalia that is Carnival. For Grenadians the spirit of Jouvert is essential for Carnival for without this aspect of Carnival, there is none. We spoke to Lester Simon, a long time leader in the Jouvert morning and Jab Jab celebrations and asked him about the Conch Shell. The Conch Shell provides the emanating sound of the Jab Jab in Jouvert. What goes

The Jade Monkey Mas Jouvert family is officially bringing their iconic brand of dutty madness to the Tobago Carnival celebrations! Get ready for a morning of unmatched energy, paint, powder, and pure vibes. The line up just got a whole lot wilder. The Monkey is on the loose in Tobago! 🐒🎉 #JadeMonkeyMas #TobagoCarnival #Jouvert #Tobago #Carnival2025 #DuttyMas | Tobago Updates

🎉 It’s Friday, and you know what that means… TOBAGO CARNIVAL IS HERE! 🎉🔥 The island is ready to come alive with Mud, Mas & Music, a full weekend of non-stop energy, rhythm, and pure celebration! 🇹🇹💃🏽 💥 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 💥 🌅 J’Ouvert – 4AM | Streets of Scarborough Before the sun rises, the vibes take over! Mud, paint, and powder, freedom at its finest! 🎭🔥 🥁 Steelpan & Powder – 6PM | Streets of Scarborough The rhythm of pan meets the magic of movement! Feel the beat, live the cultu