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New York, NY, USA September 2, 2024:Revelers gather at daybreak to mark the start of West Indian American Day Carnival.

J’ouvert celebrates freedom from slavery. Those wearing horns & chains represent Jab Jab, a mischievous or devil-like figure and cover themselves and others in oil, paint or powder.
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J'ouvert
New York, NY, USA September 2, 2024:Revelers gather at daybreak to mark the start of West Indian American Day Carnival. <br /> <br /> J’ouvert celebrates freedom from slavery. Those wearing horns & chains represent Jab Jab, a mischievous or devil-like figure and cover themselves and others in oil, paint or powder.