Young masqueraders, including the reigning Junior Queen of Carnival, are bringing some history to this year’s Junior Carnival competitions with their all-inclusive presentation, Tribute to Great Masmen, from the Classix Productions mas camp.
Their portrayals are inspired by designs from legendary masmen, including Harold Saldenah, Wayne Berkeley, Peter Minshall, Jason Griffith, Irwin Mc Williams, George Bailey, Stephen Derrick, Edmund Hart, Ivan Kallicharan and Cito Valesquez.
“Our band is somewhat of a cultural education oasis, a library, a moving university of sorts. This year we will celebrate our mas legends, designers and artisans who left an indelible mark on Carnival stages,” explained Vanessa Forde, founder and director of the band.
“The legends will be honoured through costume and performance. It’s not just about Carnival, but fostering a sense of pride and cultural appreciation among our youth. Through our mas camp, we bring the art of mas-making to life, and neighbouring schools are part of the process.”
Forde, daughter of a former mas-maker Hugh Forde, who worked for the six-time Band of the Year winner Harold Saldenah, has always been influenced and intrigued by her father and dreamt of keeping mas traditions alive. Read More
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