Caribana 16! Jackals in de road!

African Golden Jackals about to go before judging 

 

 Our Lead Jackal Miguel Holder doing his thing, keeping the Jackals in formation ready for judging...

 

I looked forward to playing with Fever Mas again after experiencing sweet vibes last year (until the chaos began).  The mess that was 2015 Carnival fortunately did not repeat this time. Our section was organized, the route was clear to judging, and there was no large amount of un-costumed people in it. I did tell a rather confused looking older couple who somehow found their way into our section to move off to the side as we were nearing the stage. They did not realize what was happening, they didnt fit the bill of the usual stormers. This time we knew where judging was, it was announced often, and we had proper direction and pumping up by Miguel Holder, who I like to refer to as our Lead Jackal.  

 What a beautiful sight, purple & red feathers approaching judging.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Too - many - people - taking - my - picture! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

I just loved how the purple & red were vibrant in the sun.  I lost count how many different variations there were in costumes. Something for everyone, no matter how much coverage you wanted, or you wanted a big feathered headpiece or small jeweled headband. 

 

 

 

 

 

What a difference a clear route makes! Coming up to the “stage ”, clear of stormers and vibes continuing to build as you get ready to play your mas... 

 

 

Jackals were ready for bacchanal! Nothing but pure ridiculous, unharnessed fun on the road, what playing mas should be like.

 

 

  

 

 

Jackal love

 

            

 

I have been enjoying going through the (1500+!) pictures for this and other posts, nothing but happiness and beautiful mas. 

 

 I have to include my mani pic. 

This is just post number one, we did it right and got to see the other bands, so those pictures are soon to come...        

Come Play Ah Mas!

So we registered for our costumes on the long weekend! Very excited, and yes, I said we. Trini-in-Toronto is back to play ah mas!

We spoke with Kimberly DeFreitas and Kris Robinson, section leader & designer of The Serengeti, who had someone model the wire thong for Trini-in-Toronto to get pictures of.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And our section, Jackals! Saldenah designs were strong yet again this year, it was easy to have my eye on a few. But when I saw what Ronnie & Samantha designed back stage at the launch, I said something like "Are you kidding me??" Wonderfully wowed and thrilled about the possibility of playing in mauve! I like all the costume versions in African Golden Jackal, and spent a lot of time deciding which one I'd choose. Besides the crucial fact that Saldenah is going down #2, Trini-in-Toronto also said that is the costume that will get him back playing mas. No wonder it's sold out (the male mid-line option). Deciding on this section was a no brainer really since the vibes were sweet on the road with Fever Mas last year. Trini-in-Toronto's all time best costume was with Ronnie & Samantha in 2010. My favourite colours together, Trini-in-Toronto gets to be a jackal = Carnival anticipation once again!

Get In Yuh Section!