The Carnival of Cayenne, French Guiana

Overview

The Guyana creole carnival is one of a kind, a genuine flashback to the 18th Century, through the masked balls, organized by the Touloulous. The characters are women who are unrecognisable under their dress and mask, and thus can use the anonymity to meet their courtiers. Each weekend, for three months, they are queens of the night, and wear a different dress for every ball.