Let the countdown begin!!
SANDY POINT, St. Kitts and Nevis (March 7, 2012): The nation’s premiere cultural experience has returned with resounding support from the private sector, as the countdown to the Sandy Point festival is set in motion.
This year’s Black San’ Bang-a-Lang calendar starts as early as March 25, and apart from a line-up of new events and venues, this year’s staging comes in with great support from major corporations and smaller community businesses. Joining RAM’s Trading Ltd. in the top tier of sponsors are telecommunications heavyweight, LIME; national trading giant, TDC Ltd.; and Carib Brewery (SKN) Ltd., another long-standing investor in community development. The sensational Googal Arts and regionally-renowned entertainment producer Tru-Capo have returned with much excitement, sponsoring new events.
New to the family of Black San’ sponsors are local go-to business for all things travel and leisure, Kantours Travel, and Sandy Point’s very own LOC Off Records, an emerging force on the local music scene.
To SPIRIT PRO Che-Raina Warner, this outpouring of support is a clear sign that the festival has earned the confidence of businesses to be an agent of community development and a symbol of togetherness.
‘’SPIRIT is appreciative of the level of support, financial and otherwise, we’ve received so far for this year’s festival. We have put forward a plan of never-before-tried events at new and creative venues and have stressed our agenda to encourage family and community togetherness. And so far, we have received nothing but strong support as businesses recognize Black San’ as an effective means of giving back to communities’’ Warner said.
Meanwhile, registration for all events is now open! So, be sure to secure your place for the Family Feud, King Ah De San Calypso, Vendor spots, and Bike-a-thon by calling 662-2500 or 762-1378. Black San’ merchandise, including festival t-shirts can be purchased at Devon’s Barbershop, Mount Idle, Sandy Point and Triumphs Beauty Store located in the Pelican Mall. Patrons of either location are eligible to receive discounted prices by simply saying ‘BLACK SAN Bang-A-Lang’.
Organizers have announced that the official BLACK SAN’ 2012 j’ouvert troupe is ‘Bil Ah Vybz’ in collaboration with YoungN Entertainment Promo and G-Spot Night Club. To be among the first to get your j’ouvert package and to get a taste of what the experience will be like, call 663-5005 or 669-9094. Find us at ‘Sandy Point SPIRIT’ on Facebook and get involved!
The Black San’ Bang-a-Lang website: www.blacksanbangalang.com has been re-launched! There, you can scan through photos and videos of last year’s events, catch up on the latest Black San’ happenings and even make a small donation to this year’s festivities. Everybody Come!
