Caribbean Days Festival

www.caribbeandays.ca
sponsors
The Trinidad and Tobago Cultural Society of BC wishes to acknowledge the
invaluable participation of the following partners, sponsors and benefactors in the
production of Caribbean Days Festival 2013.
The Arts Office of North Vancouver
Carib Beer
Comfort Inn & Suites
Fairchild Radio 96.1 FM
Lonsdale Quay Market Corporation
North Shore News
On Now Digital Media
QM/FM 103.5 FM Shaw Media The Beat Radio 94.5 FM
Buy-Low Foods
City of North Vancouver
District of North Vancouver
Lonsdale Quay Hotel
Molsons
Overwaitea Food Group
Province of British Columbia
Remax
St. John’s Ambulance
Vancouver Co-op Radio CFRO
Welcome!
The Trinidad and Tobago Cultural Society of British Columbia welcome you to our annual
Caribbean Days Festival at Waterfront Park in North Vancouver now in its 26th year.
Caribbean Days Festival is one of the largest Festivals of its kind in British Columbia; it is a
The Festival starts with a multicultural street Parade where you can view a variety of colourful
costumes and enjoy the sounds of diverse cultural groups; then on to the park to tempt your
taste buds and have a cold exotic drink while you enjoy the different musical sounds and live
performances. Visit our Arts and Crafts and Kids areas; browse the ethnic clothes tents, then
at the end of day it’s off to the Outdoor Dance at the Quay to dance the night away under
the stars to the sweet sounds of Caribbean Music. And that’s not all! Next day we welcome
you back to regale your spirits in a Caribbean-themed program; back for more merry-making,
more food, and more fun!
from the Organizers
two-day event and is celebrated the last weekend in July.
WELCOME
CARIBBEAN DAYS FESTIVAL 2013
The Society would like to thank the City of North Vancouver, the District of North Vancouver,
the Province of British Columbia, the Federal Government, and all of our other sponsors and
supporters for their help.
On behalf of the Trinidad and Tobago Cultural Society of British Columbia I would like to
say a special Thank You to our hard working members and friends who give of themselves
tirelessly the many hours it takes to make Caribbean Days Festival the social success that it
is. To our Volunteers who work year after year and to the new ones who are here for 2013 we
say to all of you, Thank You, we could not do it without you.
The Trinidad and Tobago Cultural Society of British Columbia welcomes you all to our
Festival; we wish you a most enjoyable experience and hope to see you again next year.
Flora Ali,
President, Trinidad and Tobago cultural Society of British Columbia
IN THIS ISSUE
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CONTENTS
Welcome Messages
The Origins of Caribbean Carnival
Multicultural Street Parade
Entertainment Line-Up
Festival Map
Performers’ Contacts & Bios
Caribbean Recipes
About the Organizers Acknowledgments
Caribbean Community Event Calendar
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WELCOME
from the District of North Vancouver
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July 2013
Welcome:
On behalf of North Vancouver City Council and citizens, it is my pleasure to welcome
everyone to the 26th annual Caribbean Days Parade and Festival on July 27th and 28th at
Waterfront Park.
Caribbean Days continues to be a highlight of the North Shore summer, drawing thousands of
residents and visitors to the City’s waterfront for a weekend of Caribbean-flavoured music,
dining and dancing. The annual parade showcases vibrant Caribbean culture alongside the
arts, costumes and dance of a variety of other local cultural groups, making this event a truly
multi-cultural experience.
The Trinidad and Tobago Cultural Society of BC continues to put on a wonderful event that
offers lots of fun and a welcoming atmosphere for all. I extend special thanks to the
organizers and volunteers for your excellent work in maintaining Caribbean Days as a
landmark event in the City’s calendar, and among the largest cultural festivals in British
Columbia.
from the City of North Vancouver
OFFICE OF MAYOR DARRELL MUSSATTO
WELCOME
The City of North Vancouver
On behalf of Council I welcome you once again to the City of North Vancouver, and extend
best wishes to all for the 26th annual Caribbean Days Festival!
Darrell Mussatto
Mayor
141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC V7M 1H9 | Tel: 604-998-3280 | Fax: 604-990-4211 | www.cnv.org |
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THE ORIGINS OF THE CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL
The Origins of Caribbean Carnival
Jab Molassie, Moko Jumbie, Burrokeet - these words conjure thoughts of
mystical figures. Vintage carnival personas, such as these, played an important role in shaping Caribbean carnival. Carnival in the Caribbean originated
with African slaves introduced to the region to work on sugar plantations.
These mystical figures were meant to instill wonder and awe in spectators.
The celebration was inspired by the revelry of European colonizers on the
days immediately before the period of Lent. The Africans incorporated their
own folk lore into their version of these celebrations, which also included
dressing up like slave masters, all in sense of jest.
African slaves also invented the steelpan, a percussion instrument formed
from oil containers (known as oil drums). Steelpan is the only new acoustic
musical instrument invented in the twentieth century and even has its own
competition where large orchestras of jiving steelpans compete during the
carnival period. Calypso, rhythmic songs focused on the issues of the day
with lyrics relating to social and political commentary, satire and joviality,
was created as a means for the slaves to express themselves and unwind
from the harsh conditions they endured. During carnival, masqueraders in
costumes dance to the music of steelpan and calypso along the streets. Although these celebrations began as covert events in slave quarters, with the
abolishment of slavery the revelry took to the streets and grew in popularity
and exuberance.
Today carnival has grown into a spectacular show filled with vivid colours,
wildly creative costumes and energetic performances, where huge carnival
bands led by a King and Queen, take to the streets each year. A band can
be comprised of anywhere from 50-3000 masqueraders, and sometimes
even more! Across the Caribbean the dates of carnival vary and each island
boasts its own unique charm, but all promises to be filled with excitement
and dares you to resist dancing to the pulsating beat of the music! In some
islands carnival begins with a preamble called J’Ouvert which starts in the
wee hours of the morning where participants, covered in various shades of
mud and accompanied by local music bands, dance through the streets in
the pre-dawn darkness, a distinct contrast to the beauty and splendor of the
carnival costumes that are displayed by the “mas bands” during the day.
Each year hundreds of thousands of spectators from across the world visit
Caribbean islands to participate in these energetic celebrations. Carnival is
like a huge street party with colourful costumes and tantalizing music under
the warm Caribbean sun. And when it is all over you can cool off at the
beach, after all it is the Caribbean and there is nothing more relaxing than a
day on the warm sand with a cool drink and listening to soothing waves.
- Shala Hay
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Saturday July 27th at 10:t00am
Honourary Parade Marshals
Darrell Mussatto
Mayor, City of North Vancouver
Richard Walton
Mayor, District of North Vancouver
Jane Thornthwaite
MLA, North Vancouver-Seymour
Andrew Saxton
Member of Parliament, North Vancouver
Parade Coordinator
Nigel Headley
Parade Participants
Entry categories include Caribbean, Cultural, and Community
The 2013 parade entries feature:
MULTICULTURAL STREET PARADE
MULTICULTURAL STREET PARADE
Shao Lin Hung Gar Kung Fu Association
Spirit of the South Seas (Polynesian) Hula Halau Na Keiki O’Ohana Lokahi
Sandals Beach Resorts
The Heart of our Ancestors (Guatemala)
Captain Jack Sparrow
Sidney Morto
AMED Dance Group (Persian Dance Group)
Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Society of BC Steelband
Stilt Walker - Diamond Minx
Stilt Walker – Nezar Bizarre
Maquilishuat Folklore Dance Group (El Salvador)
United Carnival Club – “Mas Confusion”
Diversity Dance Group of Calgary
One Tempo – “Caribbean Masqueraders”
W.O.L.F. – “Pirates of the Caribbean”
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Announcer – Marlene Perry
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EVENT LINEUP Saturday
ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP: Saturday July 27th
Main Sound Stage - South Side
10:00 am Multicultural Street Parade
11:30 am DJ BJ Roots Cellar
12:15 pm
Opening Ceremony
1:00 pm Kara Kata Afro Beat Group
1:30 pm Sarah K
2:00 pm AMED Dance Group
2:30 pm T&T Cultural Society Steelband
3:00 pm Spirit of the Seas
3:30 pm Diversity Performing Arts
4:00 pm
Tusitala Polynesian Dance Group
4:30 pm Havana Vibes
5:15 pm
X-Kalibre
6:15 pm Lil’ Bit
See Performers Index for contact information
MC:
Jason Jaggernauth (aka Nasty Jag)
Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
Kenrick Headley
Carl Nicholas
North Side DJs:
DJ Denise & DJ Palancer
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Main Sound Stage - South Side
10:00 am
Carl Sound Vibes
11:00 am
Jah Request Roots Live Reggae
11:45 am
Ezira Kwizera
12:15 pm
Supernova
1:15 pm
Mr. Fantasik
1:30 pm
Children’s Carnival Parade
1:45 pm
Sugar Cane
2:40 pm
Diversity Performing Arts
3:00 pm
King Fish Limbo
3:45 pm
Island Vibe
5:00 pm
Phase III Steelband
6:15 pm
Maffie & Crew
EVENT LINEUP Sunday
ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP: Sunday July 28th
See Performers Index for contact information
MCs:
Heather Cross
Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
Kenrick Headley
Carl Nicholas
North Side DJs:
DJ Kizum & DJ Nasty Jag
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FESTIVAL MAP
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FESTIVAL MAP
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PERFORMERS INDEX
PERFORMERS INDEX & SELECTED BIOS
Performer
Contact
AMED Dance Group
Pooneh
604-987-2187
Carl Sound Vibes
Carl
778-384-9505
Diversity Performing Arts
Jennifer
403-283-7547
DJ BJ Roots Cellar
John
604-585-4052
Ezira Kwizera
Kwizera
604-576-1647
Havana Vibes
Fonseca
778-838-9786
Island Vibe
Sylvan
604-306-6464
Jah Request Roots Live Reggae
Jeffrey
778-232-9713
Kara Kata Afro Beat Group
Toyin
778-552-8238
King Fish Limbo
Clifford
778-322-3556
Lil’ Bit
Elaine
778-989-6094
Maffie & Crew
Ulan
778-384-2153
Mr. Fantasik
Jeffrey
778-232-9713
Phase III Steelband
Kenrick
604-502-7439
Sarah K
Christopher
778-997-4540
Spirit of the South Seas
Marji
604-986-5185
Sugga Cane
Timothy
604-729-4208
Supernova
Devon
778-994-5677
T&T Cultural Society Steelband
Kenrick
604-515-2400
Tusitala Polynesian Dance Group
Toese
778-968-1915
X-Kalibre
Shafiq
604-231-0625
Getting to Know Some of the Performers
Diversity Performing Arts Club of Calgary
This group delivers a multicultural experience through
dance and drama. The performances are as diverse
as it members featuring the faces of Canada’s children
and youth from various ethnicities and walks of life.
They celebrate cultural diversity through artistic
expression and performances, promoting inclusion,
understanding and respect.
Diversity
A Performing Arts Club of Calgary
AMED Dance Group delivers dynamic performances combining authentic
Middle Eastern dances with a modern flair delighting spectators with their passion,
powerful technique, elegant musicality and magnetic sense of fun.
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Spirit of the South Seas is an award-winning performance group
whose pulsating toere drums beckons all who hear them to join in their music,
songs and dances which represent authentic island lore - both aboriginal and
modern – in the true spirit of Aloha from the South Pacific lands of Hawaii,
New Zealand, and Tahiti.
Tusitala Polynesian Dance Group was established in North
Vancouver since 1988 and deftly performs vibrant Polynesian ethnic dances
from various areas of the South Pacific – Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa, Tahiti,
Tonga and other islands.
SELECTED PERFORMERS
Kara Kata Afrobeat Group is a high-energy music/dance group
effortlessly blending Afrobeat highlife (fela kuti), Afrobeat reggae (majek
fashek), soca, calypso, afro gospel, modern funk and soul. This troupe
celebrates the exotic beauty of African multiculturalism through music, dance,
fashion and exuberant fun.
King Fish Limbo - “Fish” as he is affectionately known originally hails
from Jamaica and is a master of the backbreaking acrobatic contortions of the
Limbo dance with the Fire Limbo being the highlight of his act. His awesome
talent has been wowing audiences for over 15 years and his performance is
always impressive.
Havana Vibes band members are the products a rich and historic musical
culture. Trained from childhood in the music schools of Cuba they are genuine
ambassadors of the unique Afro-Cuban rhythms which have evolved from their
country’s long history of dedication to music.
Sugga Cane is no stranger to the Caribbean Scene in and around
Vancouver. Members of the group has been singing and playing Caribbean
rhythms with familiar bands such as Tropical Breeze, Tropitonics and Soul
Survivors – bands which have thrilled crowds at Caribbean Days Festival in
past years.
Supernova is a 4-piece reggae band emerging out of East Vancouver. The
group is a collection of some of Vancouver’s best studio musicians and delivers
some of the best in dance hall and hip-hop music in their performances.
Phase III Steelband is anchored and led by world renowned leader
Kenrick Headley. Audiences are enraptured as band members display great
skill and dexterity on the steelpans, making sweet music from the classics to
soca and reggae. Phase III has been performing together since 1984!
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CARIBBEAN RECIPES
Caribbean Recipes
PASSION COLADA
Ingredients
• 2 cups ice
• 1 cup passion fruit juice
• 1/4 cup cream of coconut
• 3 ounces rum
Preparation:
Combine ice, passion fruit
juice, cream of coconut
and rum in a blender and
blend until smooth.
Servings: 2
CARIB LAGER
BEER OF
THE CARIBBEAN.
AVAILABLE AT ALL
GOVERNMENT
LIQUOR STORES.
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CREAMY CASSAVA (YUCCA)
SAUTÉE (CASSAVA OILDOWN)
Ingredients:
3 lbs cassava (yucca)
2 tbsp coconut or olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 red bell pepper seeded and minced
3/4 cup fresh chive or green onions, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
3 cups (light) coconut milk
1 habanero or scotch bonnet pepper, left whole
1 tbsp butter
3 teaspoons salt
CARIBBEAN RECIPES
Caribbean Recipes
Directions:
1. Peel and cut cassava (yucca) into 2” lengths, slice the pieces
down the centre and remove the coarse inner vein.
2. In a large heavy skillet, heat oil, add onions, garlic, bell pepper, chive or green onions and cilantro.
3. Sauté until fragrant, about 4 minutes.
4. Add coconut milk and bring mixture to a boil, lower heat and
add cassava.
5. Add butter and salt and stir.
6. Add whole habanero or scotch bonnet pepper at this point.
7. Cover mixture and simmer for about 25 to 30 minutes until all
the coconut milk has been absorbed and the cassava is cooked
and tender. There should only be a small amount of liquid in the pan.
8. Remove whole pepper before serving.
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JOIN THE SOCIETY
about the organizers
The Trinidad and Tobago Cultural Society of
BC is widely acknowledged as the
pioneering Caribbean cultural organization in
British Columbia and is dedicated to
cross-cultural understanding, acceptance
and interaction between peoples of diverse
nationalities and heritage. The Society was
organized in 1987 and incorporated in 1990.
TTCSBC has consistently sponsored cultural
and social initiatives including annual
academic and musical scholarships, bursaries, youth development
workshops, seniors’ outings, cultural exhibitions, books to Libraries in
the Lower Mainland, disaster aid, supplies to school and hospitals,
and other beneficiaries.
The Society hosts notable annual celebrations of Trinidad & Tobago’s
traditions such as the pre-lent Carnival dance, T & T Independence
anniversary, and Parang at Christmastime. Caribbean Days Festival
stands out as the Society’s annual flagship event and over the years,
has attracted patrons from across BC, North America and as far away
as Europe.
Membership is open to all nationalities reflecting the sentiment in our
National Anthem “Here every creed and race finds an equal place”.
To find out more about TTCSBC please visit www.ttcsbc.org
TTCS OF BC Board of Directors 2011-12
President Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Past President
Florence Ali
Vikera (Vicky) Hunte
Irma Mohammed
Shirley Cumberbatch
Arnold Cambridge
Ingrid Selman
Maureen Simon
Finderson Alves
Yvonne Taffe
Manchan Sonachansingh
Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Society of British Columbia
Suite #635, 4974 Kingsway Avenue, Burnaby, BC, V5H 4M9
Phone: 604-515-2400 Fax: 604-434-9334
[email protected] / www.ttcsbc.org / www.caribbeandays.ca
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THE CARIBBEAN DAYS FESTIVAL TEAM
Caribbean Days Festival would not be possible without the hard work by a
team of devoted and dedicated volunteers who generously give up valuable
time with their families as they strive to produce a festival that will delight,
entertain, educate and foster our diverse traditions. Their sole reward is the
broad smiles and joyful expressions of patrons as they embrace the warmth
of our culture. Although it is not possible to mention all the immeasurable
contributions from a vast number of individuals, we are sincerely grateful to
everyone including our vendors and suppliers who helps to make this festival
an ongoing success.
CDF2013 Planning Committee:
Victor Bryan
Rudy Marshall
Kenrick Headley
Carl Nicholast
Shirley Cumberbatch
Irma Mohammed
Yvonne Taffe
JOIN THE SOCIETY
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Committee Chairperson
Committee Co-chairperson
CDF2013 Department & Activities Leaders include: Nigel Headley, Vikera
Hunte, Flora Ali, Krishna Ramjagsingh, Ingrid Selman, Sabrena
Hawthorne, Ron Rogers, Carl Beach, Paul DeAbreau, Darrell Emmanuel and
Marilyn Perrin.
Parade judges: Donna Soley, Avril Headley, Jo-Ann Martin, Paige Edwards,
Sydnee Dinsmore, and Francis Da Silva.
Parade Announcer: Marlene Perry
VOLUNTEERS
The Trinidad and Tobago Cultural Society of British Columbia expresses its
sincere thanks to all our past volunteers whose dedicated efforts and generous commitment of their time over the years have helped to build and sustain
the legacy of Caribbean Days Festival in North Vancouver. Without your energy
and devotion an event of this scope would not be possible. Thank You!
JOIN THE TEAM
TTCSBC greatly appreciate the participation of all the people and
communities whose presence contributes to the perennial success of the
Caribbean Days Festival in North Vancouver. Thank You for your support.
If you have been enjoying Caribbean Days and feel that you could be of
assistance to this event, now is the time to act. Join us and help bring the
Festival to even greater heights in the years to come.
Visit www.caribbeandays.ca/join
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Caribbean COMMUNITY Events CALENDAR
CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR
For more details, see the full events calendar at WWW. TTCSBC.ORG
CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR
For more details, see the full events calendar at www.ttcsbc.org
August 2013
4th
5th
10th
11th
11th
Jamaican Canadian Association Sports Day – Holland Park, Surrey
Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Society Volunteer Picnic – Queensborough/Ryall Park
Jamaican Canadian Association Independence Gala – Executive Hotel,
Coquitlam
Barbados Cultural Association Family Picnic – Foreshore Park, Burnaby
Multi-Caribbean Organizations Family Picnic – Foreshore Park, Burnaby
September 2013
7th & 8th Guyanese Canadian Association Bus Trip to Seattle
14th Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Society Independence Gala – Executive Hotel, Burnaby
October 2013
5th
19th
Grenada Cultural Association Grenfest – Cameron Centre, Burnaby
St. Vincent & Grenadines Association Independence Gala – Executive Hotel, Coquitlam
November 2013
2nd
3rd
16th
23rd
Guyanese Canadian Association Fall Dance – South Arm Community Hall, Richmond
Antigua/Barbuda Association Independence Church Service – Venue to be advised
Guyanese Canadian Association Sir James Douglas Event – Fort Langley
Barbados Cultural Association Independence Banquet – Hilton Hotel, Burnaby
December 2013
1st
7th
8th
14th
15th
15th
31st United Children’s Christmas Club Children’s Christmas Party –
Bonsor Community Centre, Burnaby
Jamaican Canadian Association Children’s Christmas Party – Venue to be advised
Guyanese Canadian Association Christmas Brunch – Venue to be advised
Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Society Adult Christmas Dinner – South Arm
Community Hall, Richmond
Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Society Children’s Christmas Party – CAW Hall, New Westminster
Antigua/Barbuda Association Christmas Brunch – Venue to be advised
Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Society Old Years Dance – CAW Hall,
New Westminster
February 2014
8th
Grenadian Cultural Association 40th Independence Gala – Executive Hotel, Coquitlam
March 2014
4th 18
Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Society Carnival Dance – Queensborough
Community Centre, NewWestminister.
Trinidad and Tobago
Cultural Society of BC
Independence Celebrations – 14 September
Executive Hotel, Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby
Adult Christmas Party – 14 December
South Arm Community Hall, Richmond
Children’s Christmas Party – 15 December
CAW Hall, 12th Street, New Westminster
2014 EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS
Carnival Dance – 04 March 2014
Summer Boat Cruise – 20 July 2014
Caribbean Days Festival
26 & 27 July 2014
Outdoor Dance – 26 July 2014
www.ttcsbc.org … [email protected]