A masquerader perspective on the carnival experience
I am sure feelings toward 2022 are mixed but one thing for sure, hella carnivals came back this year. Let’s recap January They say how you start can determine how you finish but that is untrue in this context. I opened my New Year in Jamaica, still under curfew with limited “public” party options yet […]
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Trinidad Carnival is one of THE most attended carnivals in the world. Carnival chasers and virgins mark this as the highlight of their carnival bucket list and it also sets the tone for all other carnivals to follow. Plan to attend for at least a week, February 19 – February 26, 2020 to have the most […]
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We continue the Carnival Chaser Highlight series as more carnival chasers explore carnivals worldwide. Be sure to check out other highlights previous to this one. Carnival Chaser (n): An individual that goes on mostly carnival-based vacations, and plans trip after trip based on when the next carnival is. Carnival is addictive. Meet Carnival Chaser: @Bacchanalists What is it […]
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Things are heating up for Trinidad Carnival 2019 again. More Monday Wear! Shop Evolve dropped their “Gangster’s Paradise” Trinidad Carnival Monday wear today. Registration opens November 19 and there are limited spots available. Email evolvebycrys@gmail.com for more information. Here is the presentation. Yours in Mas,
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This Monday come in like Christmas! We have another line that launched this evening. Christian Boucaud presents Imperial 2019 This line is for all the girls who no longer believe in fairytales and happy endings because they are the writers to their own story. Email christianboucaud@gmail.com for registration. What are your thoughts? Yours in Mas,
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I look forward to seeing Laura’s line every year, since 2016 she’s been dazzling us with great production, a seamless website and incredible and creative designs. This year proves to be no different and I am just as dazzled! Registration is open! Laura Narayansingh presents HER SHOW GOES ON upon my birth my mother said […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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January 27 – February 17, 2018 It’s that time! Trinidad Carnival 2018 Fete List and Carnival Schedule! Trinidad Carnival 2018 fete organizers have begun releasing tickets and we’ve prepared a full list for you of all the bess fetes, their ticket prices and where you can purchase tickets, please click “purchase here” to access the […]
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The highly anticipated Monday Wear line has FINALLY been released. Christian Boucaud slays us with her Contagious Monday Wear 2018 presentation. I see a lot of subtle bling with print and I love it. Every piece is to die for. To register, email christianboucaud@gmail.com Yours in Mas,
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