NCC teams up with Orlando Carnival

Port of Spain, Trinidad, May 18, 2015: Represented by an official delegation team, the National Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago (NCC) will visit Orlando, Florida to collaborate with Carnival organisers as they host a workshop series during the celebrations on May 22, 2015.

Together, we will host two workshops; one on traditional carnival characters, the other on the history of Trinidad carnival.

As these workshops bridge gaps between Trinidad and Tobago and Orlando celebrations, we will share information, knowledge and skills on the traditional aspects of carnival, as we expose participants to the history, dance, songs and portrayals related to the specific characters.

Following the conclusion of the workshops, 15 fancy Indian and 15 fancy sailor costumes will be constructed, decorated, and portrayed during Orlando’s carnival parade on May 24, 2015.

Additionally, the New Generation Branches Steel Orchestra and Tambran Crew have teamed up for a special tribute to Junior Pouchet, who was instrumental in the development and promotion of steelpan in Orlando. Junior was also the past president of the Orlando Carnival Cultural Association and one of the true cultural ambassadors in Orlando.

NCC Chair, Lorraine Pouchet heads the Trinidad and Tobago contingent, which also comprises qualified and artistic personnel that will tutor the workshops, Rosemarie and Lionel Jagessar Jnr., Keith Simpson, Vernon Mohammed amongst others.

“Carnival is a beautiful example of how people can come together and unite as a nation. It is a time when the beliefs and traditions of many cultures come together,” Pouchet said.

She added, “As the NCC pursues its mandate to make Carnival more viable, competitive, and sustainable, we are pleased to work with organisations across the region and internationally, offering insight and expertise where we can, to make this goal a reality.”