It is a well known fact that the members of Trinidad Carnivals are ardent supporters of any excuse to get out and have a good time. Or that may just be me. Either way, Oasis Carnival’s offer to check out their after-work lime last Friday, was never in any danger of being turned down. While [...]
I have decided to write this post after getting many emails and calls from people wanting to play mas for Trinidad Carnival 2012. Individuals from as far away as Australia have been asking me for assistance with registering in a carnival band and they all seem to be surprised when I tell them that they [...]
There are many ways to enjoy Tuesday Mas. Some people work best in a group dynamic. Others like to stray, “make a turn” and then return. Yet others like to do the “Mas Queen on the Dimanche Gras Stage” routine (no names called). Yet, for all the methods to the madness, do enjoy the madness. [...]
I am happy to announce that I will be playing mas with Oasis on Carnival Tuesday! I spent the last couple weeks scrutinizing costume pictures over and over again. I thought I had made up my mind but then I saw the HD video of Cherry Blossom frontline and I was sold! So, it is [...]
There is a yet another band on the scene for Trinidad Carnival 2012. K2K Alliance and Partners launched yesterday with their freshman presentation “The Waters…Sea of Consciousness”. I do not know anything about Karen or Kathy Norman, the twins who founded K2K carnival band. But I understand [...]
As of today, direct flights unless otherwise noted (excluding London) from Feb 14/15 – Feb 22/23 Toronto – CA$973 with Caribbean Airlines (same as last week) **CA$814 with American Airlines (1 layovers) Atlanta – US$703 with Continental Airlines (1 layover) (same as last week) Washington, DC – US$661 with multiple airlines (1 [...]
The second stop on the Mas Camp Tour took us to Explosion Carnival, which is located in the heart of Carnival Central. The band is yet another new entry into a Carnival arena that has seen a sudden (ahem) explosion of new options materialise for potential players who are willing to look outside the more [...]
Trinidad Carnival 2012 is approaching quickly. You won’t be able to pick up your costume or wine down in a fete if you are denied entry into the country. So take a few minutes now and check your travel documents. Everyone entering Trinidad and Tobago, including minors, must have a valid passport/travel documents. Is your [...]
I am happy to announce that Triniyute has agreed to be a regular contributor for Trinidad Carnivals! How exciting! I have known Triniyute since forever. He is a fantastic writer and a true carnivalist. We look forward to enjoying his engaging posts as we prepare for Trinidad Carnival 2012! In case you missed his first [...]
Today is the first day of Explosion mas band in house registration for Trinidad Carnival 2012. I was reliably informed that online registration through paypal will begin shortly. So what does that mean for those of us living abroad but wishing to register with Explosion? While we wait [...]
