Kaleidoscope of colour at Children’s Carnival
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THE pervasive heat and dust of the Queen’s Park Savannah, Port of Spain, failed to diminish the colour and revelry of the Red Cross Children’s Carnival 2010 as the young masqueraders came out in their numbers to cross the Big Stage yesterday. It was a kaleidoscope of colour and creativity from the hundreds of youngsters. The Savannah took on a Carnival atmosphere as the young paraders danced and chipped along to the music of Blaxx, Fay-Ann Lyons-Alvarez and Machel Montano HD. With a massive 14 categories ranging from babe-in-arms, who were carried across the stage by proud parents, to the two-adult operated floats, big band sections and individuals, Red Cross Kiddies Carnival was simply a smaller version of what the country could expect on Carnival Monday and Tuesday. Starting promptly at 11 am, the parade had no major hiccups and proceeded smoothly throughout the afternoon. ’Ole time mas’ and colloquial adages featured prominently, including the funny ’Devil and He Wife Fighting for a Ham Bone’ in the Girls 6-8 category which was presented by Shanika Hernandez, and earned laughter from the audience. ’Sweet T&T, Land of Calypso, Mas & Pan, Treasures of the Caribbean’, earned the Most Original prize for the costume that showcased all the popular aspects of local culture. A special prize was awarded to Jeanessa Neptune, who portrayed ’Chutney Soca’ in the Girls 9-11 category. In the small bands’ category, ’Look to the Hills - A Celebration of Life in Paramin’ awed the crowd with its intricate designs and very professional appearance as did ’George, the Legend’ by The Zabapique Productions & The Midas of T&T. (Trinidad Express) |
