A masquerader perspective on the carnival experience
One of the first band launches for the new year – Jamaica Carnival launches Bacchanal Jamaica for the season. Jamaica Carnival has been growing as a carnival destination and should definitely not be overlooked. If you’re looking for a great and affordable carnival — this one is one for the books. Check out their […]
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Erica Fortuno of St.Maarteen and e360 Productionz launched their presentation Xscape on December 11 for Carnival 2016. Known as a troupe in St.Maarten, E360 kicked off the carnival season to the public Have you played mas in St.Maarteen before? How was it? Should it be added to our must attend list? Maybe St.Maarteen will make […]
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Bermuda is now on our radar for their Heroes Weekend held in May. Carnival has been added to their roster and there are so many lovely costumes with some designers you may already be familiar with. NOVAMas launched their presentation for Heroes Weekend 2016. The section designed by International Carnival Costume Designer designingDARYL boasted two […]
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St. Kitts Carnival is the only one in the Caribbean that blends the spirit of Christmas with the nation’s culture and African heritage. Taking place in December into the New Year, a series of competitions, shows, and street activities that culminates on New Year’s Day when street parades and performances climax in a grand finale. Although […]
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Hold on to your feathers! It’s band launch season. There are so many costume bands to choose from, ranging from price points, vibes and customer service. If it’s your first time attending Trinidad Carnival or you’re thinking about leaving the band you’ve been loyal to for a couple years, this article is for you. (Or […]
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As Trinidad Carnival continues to grow into a beast of it’s own, bringing in over one million people into the island,so does the demand for more band options. Entice Carnival is the new costume band on the block for 2016 and their costumes are HOT! I am super impressed with how they look. Are you willing […]
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First, let me start by saying that Carnival and band launch season are way too exciting for my soul! It’s 2:30AM and I am tuned in to Yuma Vibe’s band launch! Yes, I know it’s not that serious but I couldn’t risk it. With that said, Yuma Vibe blessed us with 14 GORGEOUS sections for […]
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Carnivalists, Fantasy Carnival launched last night (July 24) in Trinidad and let me just say, their costumes are gorgeous. Fantasy is a popular band in Trinidad known for their gems and overflowing feathers. They’re also not as difficult to register for, unlike some of the more exclusive bands. What do you think? Would you play with […]
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If you’re a Trinidad carnival veteran like us, then you’ve already started planning your trip to Trinidad Carnival for 2016. But for those of you who wanted to wait until band launch, the time has come. Global Carnivalist has created a checklist for the carnival virgins and even the veterans who need to tighten up […]
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The time we’ve all been waiting for, will soon be upon us — Trinidad Carnival band launch season. July/August will be very busy for the top Trinidad & Tobago bands for 2016 carnival. I cannot wait to see what is ahead based on some of the themes. Whose band launch are you looking forward to? We’ll […]
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