Saldenah's Jewels behind the scenes

Fire and Ice (Mandarin Garnet)

Section leader Kolin Alexander (Soca Vibes) (647-222-1360)

Diamonds are forever

Section leader Hayden Harbib 416-843-4215

Inca Rose

Section leader Godfrey Wickham (647-308-0981)

Jade Empire 

Section leaders Ronnie & Samantha (647-733-1747)

Precious Zirconia

Section leader Rodney Miguel (416-948-1583)

Crystal Dreams

Section leader: Dr Jay and Myanna (416-245-6411 ext 4)

Topazmic Exposion

Section leaders Aaron and Ronny Saldenah   rgsaldenah@hotmail.com  aaronsaldenah@gmail.com

 

The Citron Dragon

Section leader Bryant Sinanan (416-450-0503)

Ruby Rumba

Section leader Curtis Eustace (416-728-6504)

Emeralds Finest

Section leaders Nick and Jennelle  Island dreams1@yahoo.ca 

Serpents' Eyes

Section leader Curtis Aitchison (416-909-0448)

Rings of Mystic Topaz

Section leader Rose (647-209-9434)

Garnet in all it's Radiance 

Section leader Sherry Nagil (647-988-4693)

Mozambique Tourmaline 

Section leaders Winston & Sandra Healey (XPats)

 

Hyacinth Opal - Fire of the dessert.

Section leader Karen Jones (647-297-9784) 

Cinderella's Tale, Section leaders Pete & Amanda Pete@TangCanada.com, will be on display at the mas camp.

Stage pictures tomorrow...

Saldenah and Renaissance mas productions launch this weekend

Carnival Nationz Empires 2012!

 

Dominion, the Pink Empire

The launch was back at the Sound Academy, probably the better choice over last year's Phoenix for such a packed event. It was great to see the Roman guards hit the stage at 1:30.

 Egypt

For me, the costumes that portrayed their empires well are Mongolian and Egypt and a l l the men's costumes. 
It was great to see that some backlines weren't completely overwhelmed by the powerful frontlines: for example, Mongolian and Egyptian. The headpieces shown aren't reduced, or by much. Of course, many frontlines are spectacular and for those masqueraders who like to and can manage wearing all those extras on the road, your choices are difficult! Imperio, Español, Russian, Dominion and Akkadia have colours that really pop!

 

  
The Russian Empire 

 

Trini-in-Toronto really likes Aztec, Mongolian, and Egypt. He was particularly impressed to see they leaned on the men to carry the theme. Designers hands are tied in a way because many women insist their costumes fit into a certain mold. If they stray from that, their costume won't sell. 

 

   

Aztec

 

 

Sparta, the Greek Empire

I can't stop looking at Sparta's female headpiece, very strong design, and from the side it has an alien look, so creepy cool! It must also be the models makeup. Love it! Egypt is another stand out that clearly says Cleopatra! All angles of the "mohawk" style Mongolian headpiece look great, & it looks like it would be light to wear.

 

Mongolian Empire

 

Rio, the Brazilian Empire

 

 

 

Akkadia

 

I took notice of some different details, materials & beads used, particularly these in Imperio Español.

...and the feathered belt and jewellery in Shang Dynasty.

 I like the black wet look suit. 

Persian Empire

 Babylon

 
  
Dominion, the Pink Empire

 

 

  
On line registration was said to have started at 12 noon today, then 7 pm, but now it's tomorrow at 12 pm. Stay tuned...

Nationz also confirmed that they will be choosing which position in the parade they would like to be in. When the crowd was asked if they'd like to go down #1, there was a very distinct NO! response. Since many CNz masqueraders prefer to get a later start to the parade, at least not early, they could likely chose 3rd.   

Trini-in-Toronto wants to add that you know your band launch is big when there are 3 corn soup guys set up outside. Very appreciated when it's only 10°.

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First look at Empires

 Here are some shots of each section of Carnival Nationz epic Empires presentation. More tomorrow, off to bed...