Regional Carnival 2015 Launched in Barrackpore

Port of Spain, Trinidad: December 1, 2014: Cumuto Recreational Ground, Barrackpore would be the perfect setting for an explosion of colour and pageantry in Traditional Mas, and a diverse musical celebration of local soca artistes as the National Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago (NCC) launched its annual Regional Carnival on Saturday November 29.

Members of the community came out in their numbers to be a part of the launch that started with the parade of a variety of traditional characters, which included a vibrant display of Moko Jumbies, Pierrot Grenades, Dame Lorraines, Baby Dolls, Bats, Jab Molassie, Burrokeets, Fancy Indians, and Traditional Sailors.

Dr. the Honourable Lincoln Douglas, Minister of the Arts and Multiculturalism, and The Honourable Clifton DeCouteau, Minister of Gender, Youth and Child Development, and the Member of Parliament for Moruga/Tableland also took part in the celebration.

The procession, which made its way along Rochard Douglas Road, culminated at the Cumuto Recreational Ground where, the community was later entertained by Iwer George, Crazy, Denise Belfon, Oscar B, and a number of upcoming soca artistes, as well as comedy skits and dance competitions.

NCC Regional Carnival carries the baton of traditional aspects of the festival by ensuring that there exists continuity, sustainability, historical tradition, and the maintenance of cultural identity and tapestry.

Regional Carnival features many dimensions and competitive aspects, such as stick fighting competition, the Carnival village, traditional character festival, reenactment of the Camboulay riots, and the Dragon Festival.