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What the other Cities are up to!!!!!!

If you live outside of London or will be travelling out of London and you would like to take part in or attend other Carnivals then have a look at a few of these UK Cities that are showcasing their annual carnival see more Here.

Preston Carnival - 26th May 2013
Website and Facebook 

Acton Carnival - Saturday 7th July 2013  
Website  

Coventry Carnival - 27th July 2013

Facebook 

Manchester Carnival - Saturday 10th August 

Related Info and Facebook 

Is Limin A sport????

This is definitely a great week for Trinidad And Tobago internationally, after an article in the Evening Standard about Trinidad and Tobago taking part in in the Regent Street Traffic Free parade , we have the Metro, another London newspaper featured Trinidad and Tobago in their Travel section

Source : Metro

Limin’ is a national sport in Trinidad, marked most pointedly by the annual Carnival, the Caribbean’s boldest and biggest street party, which explodes in a 48-hour burst of colour and calypso, and was recently graced by the king of cool himself, actor Idris Elba.

Woodbrook is the neighbourhood where the Trinidadian hipsters hang out. Drink! is a bar with a musical catalogue as eclectic as its crowd. The rest of the island is as colourful as the reputation that precedes it: central Trinidad is a cultural eye-opener and the historic hub of the islands’ East Indian community, the Hindu Temple In The Sea in Waterloo was a 25-year labour of love, while an elaborate 25m statue of the monkey god, Hanuman, has become a photography hotspot.

Tobago, the quieter and smaller of the two islands, is far more peaceful and is home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches and 300 species of coral life.

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UCOM Sold out!!!!

Ha!! not even a month has past yet and already bands are selling out fast, and some bands havent even launched yet.

UCOM has announced today that their band is almost sold out so if  you haven't registered yet...yuh better find another band, lol lol...because this popular band has only 1 section left and i am sure that will also be sold out soon...

A Taste of T&T Carnival in London's Newspapaer

Its always exciting to see the UK focus on Trinidad and Tobago and our Culture,so on the 12th May 2013
Regent Street, London W1 revealed a preview of things to come in an article in the Evening Standard and on Regents Street on-line  for their traffic-free event.

After the success of last year's Circus Circus traffic-free event on Regent Street, they have announced another occasion to - quite literally- take to the street. The World on Regent Street  takes place on Sunday 12 May 2013, clearing the street of traffic and welcoming visitors from across the globe to Regent Street once more.

Countries taking part in this event include Argentina, China, Egypt, Great Britain, Trinidad and Tobago and Turkey. On top of this, visitors can enjoy a variety of other experiences throughout the day inspired by India, Brazil and America. Expect to sample traditional dishes from the participating countries along with cultural performances in a carnival style atmosphere.

What 'we' will be offering :

Trinidad and Tobago
'Come to the Carnival and join the party atmosphere, where a steel pan band will provide the rhythm for a dance competition with amazing prizes to be won. Meet the roving carnival characters and dynamic dancers dressed in feathered costumes, who will put you through your paces. Don’t miss a performance by the renowned ‘3 Canal’ band in their début on Regent Street and indulge yourself with delicious bites and fine rum cocktails.'

See  photos below that were published in today's Evening Standard Newspaper and Regents Street Online:

Source Evening Standard

The World on Regent Street with carnival dancers from Trinidad and Tobago Jennice Crystal Price and Lolo Page, wearing costumes by Bacchanalia with Dexter Yearwood, steel pannist for CSI Steel band. 

Full information on Regent Street Event, please visit RegentStOnline.

Trini Posse UK unveils 2013 Costumes

Trni Posse UK launched their 2013 Presentation 'Deja Vu -Celebration of Life' on 20th April at the Sterling Bar. The Trini Posse Team did not disappoint with their fantastic vibe, atmosphere and their red carpet costume presentation affair. Great Job!!

Please see the Trini Posse UK website more information on their 4 Section Pretty Mas Costumes and their 2 Fun Mas Sections
Photos From the Launch Can be found on Trinis In London 

 Photos from Trinis in london and Trini posse UK and Trini Jungle Juice

My Favourites : hmmm this is a tough one, but my choice has to be, the blue and gold winged/cape section.

*picture this* the sun shining on those wings/cape on the road for NHC , yessssssss! now that  is beauty. 

Overall Thoughts: Well done Trini posse, they did not disappoint at all. I absolutely love the colour choices used for each section, and the head piece designs for the blue and for the teal and purple section are gorgeous. I also love that twist on the usual boring t-shirt section. The tie-dye/splash ripped T-shirt , Great Job!!

Side Note!!!!!! so i may get another comment about my opinions again but heyyy, that's the beauty of these blogs, everyone doesn't have to agree with my thoughts... so here goes :) 

Despite how much i may like the sections and colour choices, it seems i always have to find something negative to write about ..lol.lol. My first thought when i saw Trini Posse's fun mas section was ' hmmmm that reminds me of Euphoria's pretty woman/fun mas section last year', ha ha ha  i know , i know its not exactly the same thing, but I must admit, I automatically thought ha! they tweaked the Euphoria Design ...lol. Granted the design is not original anyway, as many Trinidad bands have used the wrap style for Monday Mas before, but still you can see some similarities ...even the Colours are from the same family...lol lol 

But have a look at them side by side, thoughts?????

 

NHC 2013 is going to be EPIC  :D  

UPDATED 

in light of the comments from 'Anonymous' in comment box below these are the pics he/she referred to

Exact Costumes From Spice Carnival 2011 and 2012 

  

  

  

Lagniappe Mas Unveils 2013 costumes

Lagniappe has launched their 2013 Costume Presentation ' Caribbean Gems'

For More Info on the Prices and to Register for Costumes please see Facebook Page

SAPPHIRE

  

  

CITRENE

  

    

RUBIES

  

  

  

  

AMYTHYIST

 

My Favourite : has to be Sapphire Front-line. I just love the shades of blue used, the construction of the headpiece and the addition of the back pack

Overall Thoughts: glad to say that Lagniappe has not disappointed, the costumes are on point .Great job!!