Caribbean Culture in the Spotlight: Tropicalfete, Inc. is bringing its fifth annual Caribbean Pop-Up Carnival to Times Square on Sunday, Aug. 30 at 1:00 p.m., turning Broadway (between West 46th and West 47th Streets) into a free, family-friendly showcase of Caribbean music, dance and art. Travel-Style Entertainment: The event invites visitors to wear carnival costumes and wave national flags, with hosts Vibes Man Redman and Katherine Charles, Esq. Star-Backed Lineup: Headlining is soca artist Rupee, noted for breaking into the Billboard Hot 100 with “Tempted to Touch” and for Road March wins across major Caribbean carnivals. Cultural Context: A separate piece argues India’s “soft power” and heritage traditions can support inter-cultural dialogue in a changing global order.