A masquerader perspective on the carnival experience
Dominica’s Carnival better known as Mas Dominik is a month long celebration with calypso competitions, pageantry, folklore characters and bouyon. Self proclaimed ‘The Real Mas‘, the island embraces its traditional carnival elements. Mas Dominik brings together African and French traditions and attracts revelers from far and wide to witness a dazzling display of social solidarity […]
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The highly anticipated Hysteria Mas band launched their Dominica Carnival 2017 presentation on thanksgiving night, More Musique, reminding us of our love for mas. The four sections, Soca, Kaiso, Cadence and Bouyon, are the sounds of the island. Registration opened at 10AM today online and at the Mas Camp at 21 Hanover. Go check them out […]
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In short, walking the walk. Year after year I’ve caught heat and criticism from family, friends and my peers for giving everyone else’s carnival shine but my own. You name the carnival and I’ve most likely participated once, twice. You can even accuse me of being an every year offender to some. These Carnivals, each with its […]
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REGISTRATION The registration for Hysteria Mas was very easy and user friendly. I was able to register directly with a committee member and was able to modify the body wear portion of the costume to my comfort. Different payment options were given by the committee member, one of which included an emailed invoice outlining the […]
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