Carnival in Jamaica has come & gone. Unfortunately, I didn't get to play pretty mas with Bacchanal Jamaica but luckily I did get to experience UWI Carnival. In December, I made a list of things I wanted to do in celebration of turning 30 & jumping UWI Carnival with Island Mas Jamaica was on … Continue reading #Shanny-VAL Diaries: Iz A Vagabond (My UWI CARNIVAL Experience)
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Shanny-Val Diaries: I’m In Love With The Cocoa Jouvert
"Carnival is defined as an event where many people gather to celebrate something." Jamaica's Carnival season runs from January to April. My love affair with Carnival started when I was younger. I last played mas in Kiddies Carnival when I was in first form in 1997. At that time, there were two bands "Jamaica Carnival" … Continue reading Shanny-Val Diaries: I’m In Love With The Cocoa Jouvert
Shanny’s Weekend Musings: March 7-9, 2014
My weekends are usually filled with alot of adventures so I decided to blog about my musings. Here is a recap of my weekend trods: Friday: Bacchanal Opening night at Mas Camp. I am a socaphile...I ADMIT IT. I love the gyrating and wukking up my body, so it was a no brainer that last … Continue reading Shanny’s Weekend Musings: March 7-9, 2014