A masquerader perspective on the carnival experience
Time to get into Crop Over! Crop Over season starts shortly but we have 98 days until Kadooment and that means, fete lists to prepare, costumes to choose and band launches to showcase. Some bands (Xhosa, Kontact) have launched already. Baje International came to slay with their gorgeous colors and intricate unique designs. This band […]
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Every Spring as outdoor music festivals launch and my American friends get super excited for events like Broccoli Fest and Coachella, I sit by awaiting the day that Soca would have it’s own music festival where we can all come and jam to the best tunes for a whole day. My wish finally came true […]
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The highly anticipated and coveted Xaymaca International, came and conquered on April 23, during Jamaica Carnival 2017. Unlike years prior, Jamaica Carnival saw an influx of two new bands, Xaymaca being on one of them; carnival chasers had their hands filled with choosing the best band that would have brought them the most vibes while […]
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June 14 – June 20, 2017 It’s that time! Bermuda Heroes Weekend 2017 Fete List and Carnival Schedule! Bermuda Heroes Weekend 2017 fete organizers have begun releasing tickets and we’ve prepared a full list for you of all the best fetes, their ticket prices and where you can purchase tickets, please click “purchase here” to access the […]
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It’s that time again! So many bands are launching their 2017 carnival presentations as we prepare for a busy carnival summer. June and August are now summer months we look forward to, and get excited about adorning our bodies in beaded bikinis. Back again with some great designers, Epic Mas Band launched their 2017 Presentation, […]
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In December, 2016, Global Carnivalist sat down with Team Asari to talk about their upcoming launch and what masqueraders can expect with their 2017 presentation. Well it’s here. Dynasty Carnival fully launched and loaded. The only question is, which costume will you be wearing? Currently, I’m torn between being Hell’s Angel or an Honest Liar. […]
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It is with a heavy heart that I write this review because I CANNOT BELIEVE carnival done. Remember how long we took to prepare? We booked our hotels, the 100 day countdown reach, we fight up for soca brainwash tickets and now look, carnival come and done. That said, carnival was euphoric. The music was […]
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Born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago, Candace Cummings, owner of The iCandy Shop, sat down with the Global Carnivalist to give me some insight into what inspires her and what she loves most about makeup. My crew and I were fortunate enough to vibe with Candace and Giselle on Carnival Monday and Tuesday while getting […]
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I have received SO many emails and messages about what to wear to a carnival fete by carnival virgins that I decided, it should be addressed in a post. Perhaps some examples will help you ladies. Feting in layman’s terms is “partying”, however, your outfits tend to be more practical at a carnival fete because of the […]
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I have received SO many emails and messages about what to wear to a carnival fete by carnival virgins that I decided, it should be addressed in a post. Perhaps some examples will help you ladies. Feting in layman’s terms is “partying”, however, your outfits tend to be more practical at a carnival fete because of the […]
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