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Sonic Jab

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:50:50 +0000

Contact Alicia at 305.969.2981 or Patsy 954.793.4595 for registration information.

OMG Sailor

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:50:26 +0000

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Midnight Rescurer

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:49:26 +0000

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Awesome Indian

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:04:06 +0000

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BAT

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:03:38 +0000

The original bat had a wingspan from 12-15 feet, made from wire and bamboo or cane and covered with the same skin tight cloth worn on the body. China updated the costume to keep the original theme – and colors – but with a much more manageable wingspan and body.

DAME LORRAINE

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:02:54 +0000

The Dame Lorraine was a mas character played by the 18th and early 19th century French planters, who would dress up in elegant costumes of the French aristocracy and parade in groups at private homes/yards and on Carnival Sunday night. The liberated slaves recreated these costumes, complete with elaborate fans and hats in their own fashion, using materials that were readily available, such as assorted rags and imitative jewellery-type items.

FANCY INDIAN – VINTAGE FEMALE

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:23:35 +0000

Among the most spectacular mas costumes, Indians are based on the indigenous peoples of North America. The wearer decides how expansive he/she wants this costume to be and China will continue this tradition with several options. The headpiece in its simplest form, has grown over the years in splendour and size. Fancy Indians are still seen on the Savannah stage, and the Fancy Indian influence can be seen in many of the “King” and “Queen” costumes.

Midnight Robber – Modern Female

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:21:25 +0000

one of the most beloved and colourful carnival characters, immediately identifiable by his extravagant costumes and distinctive speech, called “Robber Talk”. The Robber sports an oversize hat with fringed brim, and a flowing cape decorated with symbols of death and destruction.

Jab Jab – Vintage Male

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:13:36 +0000

The name of this mas is derived from the French patois for “Diable Diable” meaning a pretty devil mas resembling a mediaeval jester’s costume. The costume used to consist of satin knickers, and a satin shirt divided into panels of alternating colours with points of cloth at the waist, from which bells hang.

SAILOR – MODERN MALE

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:59:09 +0000

This character was introduced in the 1880s when British, French and American naval ships came to Trinidad. It is one of the more popular costumes, being lightweight and inexpensive. There are several variations on the sailor mas including Free French Sailor, King Sailor, and Fancy Sailor to name a few. The King Sailor’s costume consists of a white drill or corduroy pants and shirt with a sailor collar. There are epaulettes on each shoulder, cords, medals and war ribbons on the left side of the chest and a walking stick in his hand. The Fancy Sailor was an off-shoot of the King Sailor.