An enthralling book about the collective madness of carnivals in 10 countries!

This nonfiction book showcases 10 carnivals that still exist today. This lively, vibrant celebration, which takes place around the world, has many faces: traditional in Binche, spectacular in Rio de Janeiro, dancing in Cayenne… For each, we discover the music, dances, characters, and traditions. Through the history of these masked parties, the book also invites us to explore broader themes: migration, colonization, slavery, social norms, and relationships between dominants and subordinates.