Maskanoo 2011

Love the unique masks at Maskanoo tonight at Grace Bay

What a fabulous evening down on Grace Bay where the hugely anticipated 2nd annual Maskanoo was held. We thoroughly enjoyed the music and great island entertainment, kids and adults of all ages with and without masks, food and even face painting for the kids. Grace Bay Road was lined with vendors selling local food, drinks, arts and crafts and everyone turned out for all the fun and excitement.

Diamond plays the ripsaw

There were adults and kids, tourists and residents chatting or walking, many dancing and having a great time as they enjoyed traditional ripsaw music played by the Island Boys and then we all listened to the awesome voice of Turks and Caicos’ own Barbara Johnson.

What a cutie...love those big eyes.

David Bowen, Cultural Director jumped, danced and blew his whistle as he led the Maskanoo parade along Grace Bay Road.

The most amazing and sensational Maskanoo hat mask that I've every seen!

These youngsters were having such a fun time

Even little babes were taking in the festivities

Hand made mask with palm frond decoration

Maskanoo parade .. if you missed it you'll have to wait until next year!

Colorful costumes and people dancing to the music

 

Stunning hand made maskanoo woven hat with embroidery

What a glorious voice! Barbara Johnson sang for crowds at Maskanoo

Maskanoo banner stretched across the road

A captivating little miss in her Maskanoo attire.

David Bowen leading the parade at Grace Bay

There was lots of dancing in the streets down in Grace Bay. Hope you managed to get down to experience this wonderful event and if you didn’t, we’ll see you next year.

See you there!

 

 

Marta

 

 

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Maskanoo 2010

David Bowen danced up a storm as he led the Maskanoo parade last night in Grace Bay.

David Bowen danced up a storm as he led the Maskanoo parade last night in Grace Bay.

Wow!!     What a spectacular evening we all had as hundreds of people turned out to enjoy the sights and sounds and the fun of Maskanoo 2010. Maskanoo is a combination of Masquerade or “Massin” as it’s known in the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Bahamian Junkanoo.

Young and old came out to watch the masked revellers as they paraded and danced their way down Grace Bay Road.

Young and old came out to watch the masked revellers as they paraded and danced their way down Grace Bay Road.

Locals were out in full force dancing to the rhythms along with our island visitors as everyone joined in together to celebrate the TCI’s FIRST Maskanoo.

This Maskanoo-er had unique bottle shakers with colourful decorations.

This Maskanoo-er had unique bottle shakers with colourful decorations.

David Bowen, the cultural director and his group of dedicated helpers and workers have put in hours to stage this event. It’s important for the younger generation to get involved as well as educated about our island’s heritage and culture. What a great way to pull everyone in together for a funfilled Maskanoo.

Turks and Caicos Islands Maskanoo

Happy smiles and dancing feet during last evening's Maskanoo parade.

Dancers from the We Funk group up on the stage.

Dancers from the We Funk group up on the stage.

The evening was full of local entertainment with dancers, bands, ripsaw, drums, arts and crafts displays, food, drinks…a great showcase of the islands’ cultural heritage.

 

This local youngster was part of the great entertainment.

This local youngster was part of the great entertainment.

Dancing to the beat of the drums, whistles, shakers and other instruments

Dancing to the beat of the drums, whistles, shakers and other instruments

Mark your calendars……….an event NOT to be missed. Next year will be bigger and with more participants. See you there.

 

Well done everyone. We had a super fun filled Maskanoo evening.

 

 

Marta

 

 

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