Celebrate Carnival with Nestlé

This year’s Toronto Caribbean Carnival theme is “On De Road Again” to mark the first parade in Toronto, Canada since 2019! Caribana, is a festival held each summer dedicated to all the vibrant Caribbean cultures. Join Nestlé Canada and explore some of the mouth-watering foods inspired by Caribbean cuisine.

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The 2022 Caribana Weekend is from Thursday, July 28 – Monday, August 1, 2022.

The previous name “Caribana” was created by mixing the words Canada and Caribbean

Caribana started in 1967 and has grown to be North America’s largest cultural festival. It is an important display of freedom and is a remembrance of African Emancipation Day.

Toronto’s Caribbean community organizes a kick-off parade called J’ouvert. Inspired by Trinidad’s carnival tradition, it places emphasis on rhythmic music and features steel pan bands and improvised instruments

Participants in the parade are organized into masquerade “bands”, and each expresses a particular theme, led by a “king” and “queen” who appear in the most lavish costumes. These bands compete with one another and are judged based on their costumes, energy and creativity

The musical genre heard most at Caribana, is Soca. This genre originated in Trinidad & Tobago in the 1970s and is a natural evolution from Calypso music. Soca stands for “soul of calypso”.

Our Caribbean style dishes are full of vibes and PACKED with delectable spices. Join us and try one today!

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MAGGI So Juicy Trinidadian-Style Doubles

This sandwich-style Caribbean classic is made with fresh fry bread, called bara, and a curried chickpea stew, called chana, making this all-day staple a delicious vegetarian option. Dating back to the 1930s, this popular dish is believed to have been created by Indo-Trinidadians from the island’s Princes Town and it has been a cultural culinary tradition ever since! In fact, doubles have garnered worldwide attention, even having their own national day of celebration on May 30.

30 mins.

MAGGI Juicy Jamaican Jerk Chicken

A classic throughout the Caribbean but famously known as a Jamaican staple, this beloved style of barbecue finds its roots from the Spanish term charqui, which means “dried strips of meat” and is reflective of the jerky-style texture and smoky flavour of meats cooked over burning coals.

15 mins.

35 mins.

Caribbean Rice and Peas made with MAGGI

Originally descending from West African tribes, the rice and peas combination was adapted in the Caribbean and has become a delicious staple throughout the Caribbean, with recipes handed down from generation to generation. This versatile dish can be enjoyed throughout the day as a side for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

15 mins.

83 mins.

Savory Breakfast Belizean Fry Jacks

Similar to beignets from New Orleans, these delicious pieces of fried dough are a popular staple in Belize, as well as throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. Commonly enjoyed for breakfast as fuel for the day ahead, fry jacks can be eaten sweet or savoury depending on the accompanying toppings and condiments.

30 mins.

260 mins.

Sparkling Perrier Jamaican Ginger Beer

Fresh and spicy, this popular nonalcoholic sparkling beverage has deep roots in the Caribbean due to the global spice trade. Historically one of the world’s most well-known growers of ginger and sugarcane, Jamaica popularized this carbonated drink by way of British influence. It is perfect as a refreshing drink on its own or can be added to a variety of cocktails, such as the famous Moscow mule.

20 mins.

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