A masquerader perspective on the carnival experience
The 2018 Carnival Season has begun. As you start counting down, I wanted to provide some of my carnival veteran tips I’ve learned over time. From things to make sure you pack in your suitcase to bringing your carnival costume back home. Before You Go 1) Work toward the fast track. Try to pay off […]
Read More
As promised, we have some more couples who decided to share their love stories with us. I am so happy that several people have been able to find love in a wuk up place. Here are their stories *Photographs included are not associated with the couple’s stories. Photo Credit: Lehwego.com and Hellothevito.com* Couple A Where […]
Read More
During the holiday season, I wanted to highlight the couples that found each either during carnival, a time filled with unlimited Johnnie Walker, wuk up and freedom. There is a stigma around carnival, that most people either cheat on their partners at home while there OR it’s just a big party of wildness, but from the stories […]
Read More
Can you believe 2017 is coming to a close? I remember just starting the year and looking forward to all the carnivals ahead and now, they’re all over. But that’s why 2018 is coming, to start us anew. Like last year, I’d like to take a look back, and with no preference, but all equally […]
Read More
Ever experience a band launch simulcast style? Some of us can’t be in St.Maarten on December 17th for Band Launch but WE CAN experience it in New York or Miami. Trust me, it will feel like you’re there. For 2018, Village Life in conjunction with its international partners will be teaming up with Team Soca and […]
Read More
As we carnival lovers know, Trinidad Carnival is considered THE MECCA carnival of all carnivals. It is the most highly anticipated event on the island. On parade days, otherwise known as Carnival Monday and Tuesday, masqueraders adorn their bodies in costumes from several different “Mas Bands”. A Masquerader is often a participant of the parade. This […]
Read More
If you’re like me, you’re trying to avoid the “too much hiphop” scene for the New Year. Here is a compiled list of all the Caribbean New Year’s events happening worldwide. Please be mindful that some events start on 12/31 and some are on New Years day. The 2019 NYE Fete List is NOW AVAILABLE […]
Read More
If you’re like me, you’re trying to avoid the “too much hiphop” scene for the New Year. Here is a compiled list of all the Caribbean New Year’s events happening worldwide. Please be mindful that some events start on 12/31 and some are on New Years day. *To Have your event added, an affiliate referral […]
Read More
With several carnival veterans forgoing Trinidad Carnival 2018 in an effort to experience other carnivals and bucket list travel, I decided to once again, address the rising cost of carnival but more so to mention where folks can get the most bang for their buck. Two years ago, I wrote about how to cut down […]
Read More
Global Carnivalist’s Band of The Year for Jamaica Carnival 2017, Xaymaca International, launched their LUXE 2018 collection this weekend. LUXE IT IS! Do you see all this bling? Every single section has blingy details that will sparkle through the streets of Kingston come April 2018. Thirteen sections filled with several body wear options, with notable […]
Read More
