2006 was the year Peter Minshall graced masqueraders with a long awaited reprisal against “bikini” mas, his band “The Sacred Heart” eventually winning Medium Band of the Year, though not without some controversy surrounding money he allegedly received from Government agencies to fund the band.
Island People set tongues wagging with their debut presentation “Enchanted Forest”, setting the stage for “band wars” with supporters of their band and supporters of TRIBE clashing over Internet forums.
Oasis
Yet another band exited the Carnival scene this year; stalwart Poison bowed out of the game forever after Carnival 2006 while Skandulus is reportedly on hiatus, not bringing a presentation for Carnival 2007. In the wake of Poison’s departure two new bands have emerged, Pulse 8 and Dream Team hoping to lure the now “homeless” Poison masqueraders. Trini Revellers scored a hat trick with their third consecutive win of the title "Band of the Year" in 2006 making them a force to be reckoned with in 2007.
Fireman
Debutante Patrice Roberts and soca veteran Machel Monatno won the Road March this year, beating out favorite Sherwin Winchester. Another soca couple united in love, Ian “Bunji” Alvarez and Faye Ann Lyons closed the year with their “wedding of the year”. 2006 also saw the crowning of a new Calypso Monarch, and very good family friend, Morel "Luta" Peters.
Sacred Sand
As the year wound down the Savannah battle was waged with the N.C.C.. N.C.B.A., UdeCOTT and Minister of Culture Joan Yuille Williams keeping masqueraders, calypsonians and pan men in suspense as to where key Carnival events would be stage in the face of no Savannah stage.There were threats by Pan Tribago to boycott panorama if the finals were held anywhere but the Savannah but in the end, the decision was made to have mas on the streets, Dimanche Gras at the Jean Pierre Complex and Panorama finals at Skinner Park.
Dragon
And against trends set for 2005, as we witness the final day of the year not one band is sold out at this time despite band launches having started in August! Factors of the increasing costs surrounding Carnival, with costumes in the popular bands this year being the most expensive ever, started a backlash against high prices with letters against bandleaders being ciruclated via the internet as well as being published in local print media. However, registration for both TRIBE and Island People still saw masqueraders waiting for hours to secure a costume.
TRIBE Registration
Island People Registration
Goodbye 2006,a year filled with both change and new beginings!
8 comments:
saucy, that recap was great!! Your use of pics was a wonderful addition and above all you gave props to everyone!!
All the best fellow bloggers for 2007!!!
Good Morning Saucy and Bloggers.
All the best for a wonderful and prosperous New Year. For those who are going out tonight, be careful, and dont drink and drive. We need every safe and intact, not mashing up cars up on the road, but mashing up THE road for carnival 2007!!!
TOG
Hi Saucy, You should have added yourself as one of the great things to come out of 2006. I can't tell you what a wealth of information and entertainment your blog is. If I don't start my day with you I definately end it.
Here's wishing you and your family a safe and prosperous 2007.
Please continue to write and we will continue to read.
HAPPY NEW YEAR SAUCY BLOGGERS!!!!!
I agree, Xena! We cannot end the year without adding Saucy's blog as one of the best things for 2006. How else would we have gotten all of the info we've received over the past months ... from band launchings to Savannah updates to fete info!
I join everyone in thanking you, Saucy, for all of the time, energy and dedication that you have brought to this blog that all of us could benefit.
To you, your family, and all fellow bloggers ... I wish all of you a wonderful New Year. See allyuh in 2007!!!
I have to echo the sentiments of the preceding posts. This blog is at the top of the list for Carnival information and entertainment this year. It has become such a part of my daily life that I have no idea how I got by without it.
Saucy, you've done an excellent job of providing a much needed and welcome service, especially for those living outside of Trinidad.
Here's wishing Saucy, and all my fellow bloggers around the world a safe and festive New Year!!!!
Saucy I too echo the sentiments expressed regarding you and your blog. Thank You!
To all members of the Blogging Family. Happy New Year. May God continue to bless each and everyone of you. Tonight as we celebrate the death of the old and the birth of the new..let us remember those we lost, and rejoice in who we gain...new family members, friends etc.
Happy NY all!!!!:)!!!!!
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