Trinidadian lingo explained on carnival weekend

By News Staff

Posted August 1, 2014 5:35 pm.

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CityNews’ Natasha Ramsahai explains lingo and dishes common to Trinidadian culture as carnival weekend kicks off in Toronto.

See her translations below.

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