SUNDAY 21ST FEBRUARY, 2016 – UWI TODAY
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The Old Yard
Before there was pretty Mas’
there was Old Mas’ and The
UWI St. Augustine is doing its part to keep the tradition
alive with its annual Old Yard heritage fair and other
traditional carnival showings. A highly anticipated staple
on the annual UWI Carnival calendar,
the Old Yard
, took
place on 31 January.
Hosted by the
Department of Creative and Festival
Arts (DCFA)
at its Agostini Street Gayelle – an actual yard
with architecture reminiscent of years past, the event again
delivered a dynamic experience highlighting cultural history
and featuring a carnival masquerade show.
The Old Yard
is strategically designed to be a true
educational experience and its 2016 edition featured a Mas
Camp Corner. This gave children the opportunity to create
their own costumes and participate in the jump-up. Patrons
witnessed portrayals of traditional Carnival characters
including
Bats, Minstrels
and
Burrokeets, Midnight Robber
and
Dame Lorraine
. Some images captured the memories
below.
Calypso Competition
ons was crowned 1st
orters.
posse kept the biggest flag flying high all night.
Helen Jones gestures as she delivers her piece “The
Craft Building”.
Shelly-Ann John gave her animated rendition of
“Slave” in the Audience Vintage Competition.
Avral John from the Estate Police Department
delivered “I Dream of UWI” draped in best
wishes for the credit union celebrating 50 years
of service.
ctrical and Computer
performed “Come
red best credit union
Field Station tied
ring social commentary
n, I/We From Laventille”
