Deafening and rhythmic music, people wearing all kinds of strange decorations, walking and dancing with floats, and a grand parade ... scenes constantly push Notting Hill Carnival to a climax. As the second largest carnival in the world after Rio de Janeiro Carnival in Brazil, Notting Hill Carnival has always been full of strong Caribbean flavor. Notting Hill Carnival began in the early 1960s. Initially, it was held by immigrants from the West Indies because they were homesick, mainly to show Caribbean culture. At that time, the scale was very small and it was not taken seriously. Later, it continued to develop. Today, Notting Hill Carnival has become a symbol of inclusive British civilization and multiculturalism.
Plumes of black smoke rose from time to time, and the air was filled with a choking smell. It turns out that this is a "clean and jerk chicken" barbecued in the Caribbean. During the Notting Hill Carnival, the "clean and jerk chicken" was almost the main course of the nearby streets and various food stalls. "Clean and jerk" is a local cooking method in the Caribbean, especially in Jamaica and other countries: fully marinate chicken with special spices such as Chili powder, and then barbecue it in a special iron stove with charcoal fire. The thick black smoke I saw came from here. This cooking method seems to pollute the surrounding environment and air, but this is a carnival, which is a special case and no one asks. The roast chicken looks very black. Although it looks ugly, it is full of oil, crisp and delicious.