Trinidad Carnival Diary
Disclaimer: This blog is not intended to influence anyone to play with any one Carnival band over the other. Even though I may be privy to information from many sources this does not influence my views and opinions;the views expressed are solely mine.This is a place to come and get a little carnival info (how ah buy it is how ah selling it), look at some costume pics, "listen" to me talk about mas and occasionally vent or speak my mind.Use with caution!
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This is the small headpiece option, flash may have distorted the actual colour which photographed a bit more blue than purple :
Protoype
Finished Product
close up of headpiece without flash
Feel free to email me your costume photos if you have already collected and want to share with the folks who are eagerly awaiting theirs: trinidadcarnivaldiary@gmail.com
Yesterday was the start of TRIBE's costume distribution and first up was Charmeuse, a section with their own cluster and DJ. From my friend in the section, the costume now has fabric both back and front and I was told figuring out how to tie the belt took about 20 minutes, apparently it is a bit complicated!
Here is the costume prototype:
And the finished product (large headpiece option):
Female Goody Bag
TRIBE Picture Frame
Cup
Cup Holder
TRIBERrag
Digicel Pouch
Digicel Rag
Bottle Holder
20% off Converse Coupon
Doritos Party Mix
TRIBE playin cards
Instant Coffee
Nut Snack Mixx
Orchard Juice
Nescafe Drink
Kotex Sample Pack
Male Goody Bag
TRIBE Picture Frame
Cup
Cup Holder
TRIBERrag
Digicel Pouch
Digicel Rag
Bottle Holder
20% off Converse Coupon
Lays Chips
TRIBE playin cards
Instant Coffee
Nut Snack Mixx
Orchard Juice
Nescafe Drink
Key Chain
In response to your comment on my post "Really TRIBE":
Larry said...
Saucy, I'm really sorry you didn't get what you wanted but in life there is always a beginning and an end. So what if you're the end this year. But never fear, I have a costume for you (it's a plus size though think it'll fit. At least it'll be comfortable) So if you can sell your costume no problem ask for me Larry and I promise the costume is yours. Oh and the next time you write about mas remind me of your qualifications (two eyes and a false sense of self don't count)
Love Larry
Monday, February 01, 2010 6:10:00 PM"
Thanks Larry but I will pass on your section Serica, I rather play LAST than in that costume! By the way I DID get your message on Saturday, tell your aunt I said "HI" back.
As for my qualifications, I have been a masquerader from the age of 5 I am qualified enough to know what I like from what I don't like! By the way what's yours?
Size plus sized is too small.A heifer like me needs EXTRA EXTRA EXTRA large just to contain my mouth ALONE!
Bring a nice costume next year and you will not get pong! Shitty costume means shitty reviews, even if you are in TRIBE and your section will sell out.
So, seems like everyone is offering Costume Delivery Service for Carnival 2010, in addition to TRIBE and Island People you can now get Costume Delivery from Caribbean Box Office (servicing several bands) :
After missing out on Panorama Semis last year I decided that my one event for January 2010 (you know I am being VERY selective where I spend my fete money this year) would be Panorama Semis. I was especially curious to see how the new pay feature for the track worked and was able to view the fenced in area with stands that now costs $60.00TT to get into. Well, I do like the stands idea, one that should be added to the North Greens as well, I think. And I was very happy to see that the spirit of Trinidadians could not be deterred or broken by having to pay to enter the track area, which has traditionally been free.
The lime just moved to outside the fence, complete with a pool (blow up) and hundreds of patrons being serenaded by bands as they warmed up before hitting the stage. I was told the lime outside the fence was really a good time. Inside the North Greens it has now turned into an all-inclusive fete complete with DJ playing the latest soca between the band's performance, live band and rhythm section. The many limes I saw Blink, UTC (Unit Trust Corporation) Red Ants and Island People for example all had an abundance of food and drink. Island People with their couches, seats and live DJ attracted a nice crowd to their tent but UTT had it going on with seats, tables and a doubles man on the spot!
All in all Panorama Semis was a cool lime, albeit an expensive one!
Brian Wong Won and Jeremy Powell present DUO a Carnival Art Exhibition at Horizon Art Gallery featuring paintings by the two aforementioned artists.The exhibit opens on February 9th and ends on February 20th.Click on the flyers below for more information.
Pai Banan - Mas Jumbies
Presenting the 6th and final section for L'echo, Pai-Banan. Interested persons can call Lisa at 868-788-0663 to register in this unique section. It is priced at $400.00. For more info check out Mas Jumbie's website.
Micles is now producing their own brand of hot shorts in the very trendy Carnival appropriate metallic colours of silver, gold and pewter. The shorts cost $110.00TT and also come in hot pink and yellow. They also have a matching bandeau top and leggings if you are also interested in that kind of thing.
The hot shorts and sizes were flying of the shelves while I was at the Mall Branch of the shop so hopefully they have lots in stock for Carnival or you may just have to hurry and get yours if you wanted a pair!
A friend of mine has some last minute space available at a guest house for Carnival ,where she will be staying, and asked if I would be kind enough to share the following information::
Hi All,
We have a Female looking for a roommate to share a brand new One bedroom apartment in Woodbrook Port Of Spain. The guest house is located down the block from Crobar on Robert &Carlos Street in the heart of the action. Breakfast will be served on Feb 12 to Feb 16 and dinner will be served carnival monday and tuesday. The room is reserved from Feb 11 to Feb 19 but thats flexible. Currently the price is $700 for those days but that also flexible. Please feel free to contact me for further details. sorieediva@gmail.com<
It was very nice to see the Ministry of Tourism building on Duke Street all decked out with Carnival costumes as I drove through Port of Spain yesterday:. And remember you can always visit the Ministry to get tourist brochures, books and maps for free!
Do you prefer your band of choice to take a route that includes BOTH The Downtown and Savannah judging points or do you prefer your band of choice to make a detour from downtown and ONLY cross the Savannah judging point.
If you have purchased a costume from someone and it has not been transferred to you on our system OR you are collecting a costume for someone, please ensure that you walk with:
A letter signed by the costume owner authorizing you to collect.
A copy of costume owner's picture ID.
Costumes will NOT be released to persons without these documents.
TRIBE's Mas Camp will be closed for costume transactions from
Monday 1st February - Saturday 13th February to facilitate Costume Distribution at Cascadia Hotel.
TRIBE Customer Service Hot lines during distribution hours ONLY.
(868) 347-4944
(868) 390-2081
The Mas Camp will be open for TRIBE IGNITE ticket sales ONLY.
Here is the TSTT Tech Know column in todays Newsday which highlights several online sites, including Trinidad Carnival Diary, as part of a resource of communication technology online to make your Carnival expeirences better:
This has go to be the most INSANE mark up I have seen this year on a costume!
A Charmeuse Male, size 38 waist, for sale; the downpayment to the seller is.. wait for it.. $5500.00TT AND you still owe $1400.00TT to TRIBE.
And then the seller has the gall to say "sorry for the high price but this section n custome REL HOT in demand"(sic). Maybe they need the extra money to pay for some English lessons!
If you buy this costume from this seller you have earned yourself the Ramgoat of the Day Award compliments Trinidad Carnival Diary. Your prize is the special knowledge that you are the day's biggest sucker! Carry on!
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