The London School of Samba theme for this year’s Carnival tour is:
Somewhere Under the Rainbow
Synopsis
Throughout human history, rainbows have mystified and awed us with their beauty. They are a symbol of peace, hope, and unity. In some cultures the rainbow is a bridge to another world, a giant bow, a serpent, or even a demon that eats children.
Ala Baiana
In Japanese myth, the rainbow is the “Floating Bridge of Heaven” on which Izanami and Izanagi, the male and female creators of the world descended to create land from the ocean of chaos.
Ala India
In Hindu mythology, Indra, the god of thunder and war, uses the rainbow to shoot arrows of lightning and its colours also correspond to the chakras.
Ala Bateria
In Egyptian mythology rainbows are seen as great bows which lead the way for the sun god Ra and his retinue to ascend into the sky.
Ala Passista
In West Africa the rainbow is often associated with serpents and snakes, and symoblises the spirit of fertility.
Ala Mirim
In Native America, the Cherokee Indians believe the rainbow forms the hem of the sun’s coat.
Ala England
In England today the rainbow is used with its more modern connotations of equality and diversity.
Ala Viking
The Vikings called it the “Bifrost”: the burning bridge which connects Midgard (earth) with Asgard, home of the gods.
Ala Ancient Greece
In Greek mythology, Iris is the personification of the rainbow and a messenger linking the gods to humanity.
All these beliefs surrounding the rainbow make it one of the most potent and influential symbols of the natural world, and one that unites the human race, reminding us of the enigma of nature, and linking us across generations, continents and cultures with its awesome beauty. London School of Samba’s parade will be a burst of colour and impact, forming from the front to the back, a GIANT RAINBOW, representing various people and civilisations around the globe which hold the rainbow as an important symbol in their culture. It is a carnival of colour and coming together.
Theme by Chris Bicourt