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The preliminary judging of the SteelPan competition takes place in the Panyards.  We will be taking folks to the judging of the Pan Bands in Port of Spain.

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This event takes place at Normandie Hotel, it is an outdoor concert  co-produced by Dr. Pat Bishop ( Musician, Artist and holder of Trinidad & Tobago’s highest award ‘The Trinity Cross’).  There is a choice of attending the Show only or attending Dinner and Show.   Ticket Costs – Show Only TT$185.00 / Dinner & Show TT$370.00. 
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This event takes place at Normandie Hotel, it is an outdoor concert  co-produced Winston Peters better known  as ‘Gypsy’. He is one of Trinidad & Tobago’s famous calypsonians!  There is a choice of attending the Show only or attending Dinner and Show.   Ticket Costs – Show Only TT$150.00 / Dinner & Show TT$335.00. 
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This is the Semi-Finals of the  Small, Medium and Large Conventional SteelPan Bands Competition.  Small Bands  have a minimum of 25 players to a maximum of 40 players, Medium Bands consist of a minimum of 45 players to a maximum of 90 players and the larger bands consist of a minimum of 90 players with a maximum of 120 players.  The event takes place in the Queen’s Park Savannah.  Ticket Costs are North Greens –TT$300, Paddock Stands TT$260, Track TT$80. 
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This is the art of extemporaneously singing on any given topic.  It is a difficult art to master and very few singers’ posses the skill to compose verses especially as they only have a few seconds to do this after the topic is presented to them.  The competitors duel with each other in and extempo ‘war’.  It is a fantastic battle where each competitor tries to out do the other.  Many relish these off-the-cuff performances asserting that only the truly skilled can compete in this arena.  The Limbo competitions are also very exciting with each group trying to outdo each other.

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The Senior King & Queen Preliminary Competition is a showcase for the ‘Mas Designers’ to show off their skill and artistry.  These costumes are portrayed by individuals and are very large and elaborate.  Costumes range from about 20 ft wide to about 30 ft tall, and the costumes weight more than 200 lbs.  The masqueraders have wheels on the costumes to assist them in carrying it off.   Ticket Costs - TT$100. 
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This event takes place at Normandie Hotel.  This is a Trinidadian Soca band that was formed in 2005 by brothers.  They are noted for their high energy performances and is one of the most popular and sought after bands in Trinidad, throughout the Caribbean as well as the US and Canada.  The event is co-produced by Question Mark Entertainment.  Ticket Costs – Show Only TT$200/ Dinner & Show TT$385. 
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This event takes place at Normandie Hotel.  Chutney music originated in Trinidad, It was sung originally by Indian women and was originally religious in nature.  Now however the music has evolved and besides the Indian beats now includes a soca beat.  The songs are sung in not only Hindi but also English and are not always religious in nature, in fact some of the songs can be suggestive as well as comical.  There are also many male performers now and usually Indian Dancers are included in the performances. This event will include performances by the band Karma and of course the winners of the Chutney Soca Competition. Ticket Costs – Show Only TT$175/ Dinner & Show TT$360. 
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This event is very popular and is all about the kids, the costuming is varied and colourful.  Kids from 1 year old to teenagers take part in this event.  Ticket cost for Adults are TT$30 and Kids TT$20. 
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This is the patois for ‘Old Yard’ and is pure street theater and a treat in terms of seeing true old-time Carnival arts.  Viey La Cou was a folk fair that was started up by theater folk as a means of keeping alive some of Carnival’s finest theatrical practices.  One can see various characters from folklore and even society portrayed.  There are Midnight Robbers, devils, imps, roving minstrels, Pierrot Grenade, Dame Lorraines, Jammettes etc.  Ticket costs – Adults –TT$50, Children – TT$20.
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Limbo is a dance which originated right here in Trinidad (though often mistakenly associated with Hawaii), the dancers move to a Caribbean rhythm and then leans backwards and dance under a horizontal stick that is placed on 2 poles.  All the dancers line up and dance one by one under the stick, the stick is lowered again and again until it is just inches above the ground as the dancers ‘limbo’ under it without touching it, until only one dancer who has not touched the stick remains, and they’re declared the winner.

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The Senior King Semi-Finals Competition is the second competition leading up to the Dimanche Gras Show.  This show also showcases the Junior Queens, it is their final competition.  The competition is a showcase for the ‘Mas Designers’ to show off their skill and artistry.  These costumes are portrayed by individuals and are very large and elaborate.  Costumes range from about 20 ft wide to about 30 ft tall, and the costumes weight more than 200 lbs.  The masqueraders have wheels on the costumes to assist them in carrying it off.   Ticket Costs – Admission TT$150.00. 
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This event takes place at Normandie Hotel.    The Greats – Celebrating the Music of ‘The GrandMaster & The Birdie’.  Lord Kitchener (1922-2000) was known as the ‘Grandmaster’ of Calypso. His real name was Aldwyn Roberts and he was one of Trinidad’s Legendary Calypsonians.  He was a prolific writer and singer and for over half a century he was widely admired for his musicianship, compositions and performance, he won the Road March title 10 times, many of his songs are played by the conventional steelpan bands.  The Birdie or The Mighty Sparrow whose real name is  Slinger Francisco is the unrivaled Calypso King of the World.  He has many famous calypsos and his career spans more than forty years.  He has entertained audiences from across the globe.   The show on this night will celebrate our Two Greats!  There is a choice of attending the Show only or attending Dinner and Show.  Ticket Costs – Show Only TT$200/ Dinner & Show TT$385. 
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This is the final competition of Ex-tempo.  Ex-Tempo is the art of extemporaneously singing on any given topic.  It is a difficult art to master and very few singers’ posses the skill to compose verses especially as they only have a few seconds to do this after the topic is presented to them.  The competitors duel with each other in and extempo ‘war’.  It is a fantastic battle where each competitor tries to out do the other.  Many relish these off-the-cuff performances asserting that only the truly skilled can compete in this arena.

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This event takes place at Normandie Hotel It is Co-produced by David Rudder.  There is a choice of attending the Show only or attending Dinner and Show.  Ticket Costs – Show Only TT$200/ Dinner & Show TT$385. 
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The Senior Queen Semi-Finals Competition is the second competition leading up to the Dimanche Gras Show.  This show also showcases the Junior Kings, it is their final competition.  The competition is a showcase for the ‘Mas Designers’ to show off their skill and artistry.  These costumes are portrayed by individuals and are very large and elaborate.  Costumes range from about 20 ft wide to about 30 ft tall, and the costumes weight more than 200 lbs.  The masqueraders have wheels on the costumes to assist them in carrying it off.   Ticket Costs – Admission TT$150. 
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This event takes place at Normandie Hotel featuring  Dr. Black Stalin, Shadow and Gypsy, some of Trinidad’s most popular calysonians.  There is a choice of attending the Show only or attending Dinner and Show.  Ticket Costs – Show Only TT$175/ Dinner & Show TT$360. 
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This event is the kids version of the adults street parade and features bands of costumed kids parading through the streets.  Ticket costs – General TT$50, Children TT$20.   
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This is the zenith of achievement for the steelbands.  The country’s best steelband bands in the Medium and Large Band categories will gather after grueling eliminations to compete for the title of Panorama Champion.  This is the goal of all the steelbands, and every player wants to play that night.  This is the night when the steelbands make the music that has the fans roaring at their virtuosity.  Ticket Costs – Stands TT$350, Greens TT$200, Track TT$80.   PLEASE NOTE THAT TRANSPORTATION COSTS ARE TO BE ADDED TO THIS.

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This event takes place at Normandie Hotel featuring  David Michael Rudder. David Rudder is one of Trinidad and Tobago’s icons.  He composes all his calypsos and is a vibrant entertainer.  His music has left an indelible impact on Trinidad and Tobago his concerts are always a sell out.  There is a choice of attending the Show only or attending Dinner and Show.  Ticket Costs – Show Only TT$200/ Dinner & Show TT$385. 
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This show is the Grand Finale of all the season’s competitive shows, the Calypso Monarch and King and Queen of the Bands.  There are also performances by the Panorama Champions, Ex-Tempo champions, Junior Monarch etc.  It is usually quite a production with much music, dance and song. The cost is General TT$150 and Reserved TT$350.
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Carnival Monday is the first day of The Parade of Bands or ‘Pretty Mas’.  This is where the bandleader’s creativity and style is showcased.  Hundreds of brightly costumed revelers throng through the streets of Port of Spain dancing and chipping to Carnival music.

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Carnival Tuesday has the biggest turnout of revelers it is the second and final day of The Parade of Bands or ‘Pretty Mas’.  It is also the close of Carnival.  This is where the bandleader’s creativity and style is showcased.  Hundreds of brightly costumed revelers throng through the streets of Port of Spain dancing and chipping to Carnival music.

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This is a showcase for winners from all the various competitions, they will all perform at this show, there will be the King & Queen of Carnival, the Calypso Monarch, Panorama Champs etc.  Ticket Costs – TT$200.
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Other Carnival Events

Calypso Tents – Date and times to be advised.  Please contact us or Visit our office to make bookings.  Or Make a Booking Online.

Mas Camps & Pan Yard Tours - Date and times to be advised.  Please contact us or Visit our office to make bookings.  Or Make a Booking Online.

Some important infomation to take Note of

LISTEN OUT ON THE VHF AT 8:00 AM EVERY MORNING FOR UPDATED INFORMATION ON EVENTS AND PICKUP TIMES - PLEASE NOTE ALL EVENTS/VENUES/TICKET COSTS AND PICKUP TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT SHORT NOTICE

PLEASE NOTE: IN ORDER TO TAKE PICTURES AT THE SHOWS YOU MUST PURCHASE AN ACCREDITATION.  WITHOUT THIS YOUR CAMERA WILL BE SEIZED BY THE AUTHORITES.  ASK US FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO OBTAIN ONE

IN GENERAL:
- Wear light comfortable clothing and comfortable shoes (However if you're attending the Dimanche Gras show, dress for that night should be elegantly casual - meaning don't wear short pants or slippers that night)

- Carry photocopy of ID with you including your Trinidad Address; a phone card; in emergency call us 683-5202 or 757-0139 (take our business card with you also)

- Take lots of sunscreen, a shady hat, sunglasses and drink lots of fluids; Carnival is in the middle of the dry season one can easily become dehydrated.

- Walk with a cushion - seats at can become very uncomfortable / also walk with ear-plugs it can be very loud

- When sampling local cuisine look for food badges on vendors

- If you need assistance ask a uniformed officer

- Don't flash large sums of cash, don't wear expensive jewellery, and DO stay in a group

- Use your instincts, if something doesn't feel right don't do it.

- Before returning to the marinas, check with Jesse before boarding the bus so that we can account for everyone.  If you leave earlier tell someone so that we will know where you are.