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Carnival Preparations

First broadcast: 26 August 1983

As the Notting Hill Carnival approaches, South East at Six takes a look at Shortney traditions, how to make roti and why it takes a year to get the costumes ready.

Maggie Nelson speaks to some of the participants as they prepare for this year's carnival, which is taking the impact of Asian culture on the Caribbean as its theme.

6 minutes

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South East at Six26/08/1983

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