BASSETERRE St. Kitts, December 31st 2012 - The National Carnival Committee, recognizes its dual responsibility to both provide a series of activities for the enjoyment of the general public as well as a teachable moment for the next generation. As such, for National Carnival 2012 – 2013, the following will be undertaken:
a. Junior Carnival:
The National Carnival Committee has decided to use Junior Carnival 2012 to start the celebrations for our nation’s 30th Independence in 2013. As such, Junior Carnival would be used to celebrate our national history through the carnival art form.
b. High School Parade Float Competition:
Recognizing the diminished participation of high school aged children in Junior Carnival, the National Carnival Committee has decided to introduce a competition amongst high schools in an effort to rejuvenate that level of participation.
c. Community T-Shirt Bands:
Being cognizant of the disparity in participation amongst nationals where there are more persons on the sidelines as opposed to those participating in National Carnival, coupled with the popularity of T-shirt bands in other Caribbean states, the National Carnival Committee has decided to introduce t-shirt bands in St. Kitts and Nevis in an effort to increase participation in street activities.
Junior Carnival Costume Design Competition:
The Sub-Committee received eight (8) drawings from three (3) artists.
Mr. Curvin Rawlins submitted six (6) drawings for considerations. These were entitled:
- Silver Jubilee Track and Field Stadium Berkeley Memorial
- Carib Rock Drawings Plantations
- Mount Liamuiga Music – Masud Sadiki
Ms Natasha Francis of the Charles E Mills Secondary Schools submitted a drawing of a dress in the national flag colors.
Mr. Kevron Richards, also of the Charles E Mills Secondary School submitted a drawing of a hibiscus costume.
As such, the following winners have been determined from the Competition:
- Curvin Rawlins
- Natasha Francis
- Kevron Richards
Junior Carnival 2012- 2013:
Theme: “National Pride”: The National Carnival Committee will be portraying images of national symbols, places and sites that epitomizes the value and strength of the St. Kitts and Nevis.
Zones: Five (5) zones divided across the island
Zone I Tribute to Our Sporting Venues
• Warner Park
• Silver Jubilee Athletic Stadium
Zone II Tribute to Liamuiga
• Berkeley Memorial
• Poinciana
• Hibiscus
Zone III Tribute to Our Ancestors
• Carib Indians
• English Settlers
Zone IV Tribute to Our Kings
• King Sugar
• Mount Liamuiga – Her Beauty and Her Fury
Zone V Tribute to Our Carnival Sports
• May Pole Dancers
• Cowboy/Cowgirls
• Japanese Girls
Zone I: Tribute to Our Sporting Venues
Schools: Tucker Clarke, Beach Allen, Deane Glasford and W.A.H.S.
Section Capacity: Fifty (50) children
Twenty-five (25) males
Twenty-five (25) females
Costumes:
Warner Park
Throughout the history of Warner Park historic and memorable performances in football, cricket, athletics and even donkey races have occurred here. Today, the children of Basseterre schools pay homage to this historic sporting venues. It has undergone a number of changes but remains the premier venue for Cricket and Football in the Federation.
The males play homage to the sport of the Caribbean – CRICKET! Legends such as Brian Lara of West Indies, Ricky Puntin of Australia and Sachin Tenduka of Pakistan have all played the gentleman’s game of cricket at Warner Park.
Decked out in their crisp whites, bat and pads they are ready to go a few innings with their peers
The females play homage to our football greats of Keith Kayamba Gumbs of Newtown United, Elvis “Star” Browne of Garden Hot Spurs and George “Yellow-Man” Isaac of S.L. Horsford St. Pauls.
Decked out in the green shirts and black pants, the females socks are raised and boots laced to score goals for Carnival.
Silver Jubilee Athletic Stadium
In the year 2000, the Federation broke ground of the newest sporting arena in the Federation. The Silver Jubilee Athletic Stadium is a physical tribute to the athletes that have paved the way in the area of athletics. These include Diana Dunrod-Francis, Tiandre Ponteen and Kim Collins.
Both sections are decked out in their red shirts with the lanes laced in silver to ensure that no athlete crosses over. Around their necks are gold and bronze medals celebrating the successes of our national athletes on the regional and international arenas. Their hats depict the athletes in the starting position ready to start their own legacy and history.
Zone II: Tribute to Liamuga
Schools: Irish Town, Dr. William Connor, Bronte Welsh and WAHS
Section Capacity: Fifty (50) children
Twenty-five (25) males
Twenty-five (25) females
Costumes:
Berkeley Memorial
The Berkeley Memorial stands in the centre of the Circus in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis. The memorial features a drinking fountain as well as a clock. There are four clock faces, each one facing one of the four streets leading to the Circus. It was built in honour of Thomas B.H. Berkeley, a former president of the General Legislative Council in the 1880s.
Both sexes are decked out in green with the seal on display. The clock makes up the head piece for this costume.
The Gardens
The Gardens in Irish Town was once home to a Botanical Garden in St. Kitts. This garden was a botanist delight as it featured tropical and indigenous flower and fauna. The children are paying homage to the Poinciana, the national flower and the Hibiscus.
Zone III: Tribute to Our Ancestors
Schools: Tyrell Williams, Sandy Point, St. Pauls, Newton Ground, Dieppe Bay, Verhcilds High and CEMSS
Section Capacity: Fifty (50) children
Twenty-five (25) males
Twenty-five (25) females
Costumes:
Carib Indians - The Kalinago
The first inhabitants of this proud nation left their mark physically and culturally on this nation. The Carib Rock Drawings of Old Road and Challengers are our greatest reminders.
English Settlers
The English were our first colonizers. We learnt their language and customs and helped them to build a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Brimstone Hill National Fortress.
Zone IV: Tribute to Our Kings
Schools: Saddlers, Edgar T Morris, Violet Petty, Estridge, J.O. Williams, Cayon, Saddlers Secondary and Cayon High
Section Capacity: Fifty (50) children
Twenty-five (25) males
Twenty-five (25) females
Costumes:
King Sugar - Plantations
Sugar has been the mainstay of our society up until 2005. One of the legacies that he has left are beautiful plantations and wind mills littered all across this nation. The children pay homage to this tradition by depicting the beauty of these plantations.
Mount Liamuiga – Her Beauty and Her Fury
The females depict the beauty that our national peak depicts with her cloud covered peak. The males depict the fury that is possible from Mount Liamuiga that gave rise to Black Rocks.
Zone V: Tribute to Our Carnival Sports
Schools: Private Schools and other
Section Capacity: Fifty (50) children
Twenty-five (25) males
Twenty-five (25) females
Costumes:
Japanese Girls
These darlings of the East Indies brings a level of class and sophistication dressed in thier kimonos, umbrellas and mask.
Cowboys
Cowboys became popular with the Introduction of the silent movies. A typical wild west scene was acted out by gun swinging, swaggering “cowboys” who would entertain spectators by singing a medley of old cowboy songs. Then the feathered indians” with painted faces and tomahawks flying would descend. A wild battle to the fast strumming of the string band would ensue. Then they all Join hands in a victory dance.
Decked out in our national/madras colors the cowboys of the 21st century mix culture and mas to perfection.
May Pole Dancers
A staple of our English Tradition, the braiding of the may pole is an intimate dance of precision and grace. Decked out in our national colors and national dress they depict this time honoured tradition.
High School Parade Float Competition:
No Secondary school accepted the invitation to enter a float into the competition
Community T-Shirt Bands:
Four (4) community bands will be on display:
- Operation Future
- Ministry of Youth Empowerment
- Crime Stoppers
- Department of Probation and Child Protection
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