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The carnival in Notting Hill, London.

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What is the Notting Hill Carnival considered to be (in comparison to the other carnivals)?

The largest street festival in Europe and the 2nd biggest carnival in the world, after the carnival of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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When does the Notting Hill Festival take place?

On the Sunday and Monday of the August Bank Holiday.

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How long does it last?

2 days.

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Why is it organised?

It is a way for the Afro-Caribbean community of London to celebrate their own cultures and traditions.

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When did Notting Hill Carnival start?

In 1966.

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Where did the Afro-Caribbean communities immigrate after World War II?

They immigrated to the UK / London / Notting Hill.

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Where does this carnival take place?

In London, Notting Hill.

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What did the Caribbean community originally celebrate during the Carnival?

The abolition of slavery and slave trade.

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Why do you think the carnival area might be a dangerous place?

A lot of instances of criminality have been detected during the celebrations.

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How many police officers patrol the streets?

Around 5000.

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What is the item stolen the most during the celebrations?

Mobile phones.

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Who can take part in the festivities?

People from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.

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How long do you think it takes them to prepare for the festival?

It can take up to a year or more to prepare for the event.

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How does the West Indies community find the money to organise the carnival in your opinion?

They raise money from sponsors to help fund it and a lot of the work involved is done by volunteers, to help keep down costs.

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Which day of the carnival is called "Family Day", the 1st or the 2nd?

The 1st (Sunday).

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What is one of the carnival's original aim that has been achieved?

To improve race relations in London.

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