Shania Samaroo defies odds to cross Carnival stage
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February 21, 2026
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Lee Anna Maharaj
For 24-year-old Shania Samaroo, crossing the stage at Carnival was almost a lifelong dream. A passionate calypso, pan, and mas lover since childhood, she always looked forward to playing mas as an adult.
“Carnival, and playing mas, was always something I wanted to do. As a child, I would take part in mas competitions at primary school, and I also played pan for a number of years. I just love being immersed in the culture,” the self-advocate explained.
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