Carnival Tuesday in Tobago got off to a fantastic colourful filled day, with approximately 36 bands crossing the stage, before the judges in Scarborough and at Old Milford Road.
Some of those bands included The Happy Lost Sailors led by Robert Marshall, armed with its powder and pipes, one sailor was so happy he dropped his pants and danced before the judges.
Another band crossing the stage was Lue Ann Melville and Associates with its presentation I Am Legend. Five sections of the past and present, the red and white section, the Queen of the Band the female washer woman, The Queen of the Nile in her yellow red and white costume, and the King of the Jungle Andell McIntosh.
McIntosh following his presentation on stage, told the Express, this has been one of the biggest celebrations for Tobago, over the years.
“What is different with Carnival this year than previous years is the turn-out of masqueraders, more people spend money, and they come to enjoy themselves. The best place to be is Trinidad and Tobago, so to all those across the globe, come to Tobago next time,” McIntosh said.
Also enjoying mas on the streets of Scarborough and Old Milford Road, was Tobago House of Assembly Chief Secretary Orville London, who said with the return of masqueraders, and new band leaders, he is proud of what he has seen so far. And while he said there was room for improvement, mas in Tobago is in good hands.
“Yeah, definitely in good hands, from the perspective of the management because one of the things that I found particularly interesting, is that when I talk to the officials, they were proactive, in fact they did give to all bandleaders money, not a lot of money, but enough to give them the encouragement to start the process.”
When asked what was his favourite soca tune, London with a broad smile said, he is more a calypso type of person.
“Well let me tell you something. I think I am the least qualified person because my favourite calypsoes are Stalin’s Black Man Feeling to Party, and Lord Nelson’s My Lover.”
Carnival celebrations continued in nightfall, ending with a mud mas band.
Source: TNT Express
