Bago Jam: A taste of Tobago carnival
IF Bago Jam is a precursor to the inaugural Tobago carnival, then Tobago is in for an unforgettable time.
A massive crowd, young and mature, flocked to Shaw Park carpark on Saturday for the official launch of Tobago carnival, scheduled for October 28-30.
Traditional carnival characters such as moko jumbies, jab jab, gorillas and baby dolls greeted patrons, who began arriving well before gates opened at 5pm.
The cast gave the crowd enough of a taste to leave soca lovers wanting more.
Former soca monarch Tobago's Shurwayne Winchester, who is blowing up the airwaves with his latest song To Be Gonian, on the Scarborough riddim, had the crowd eager to time-travel seven weeks forward to experience the festival.
Other performers included Tobago's Adana Roberts, who is also on the Scarborough riddim alongside Zan.
She posted a clip of her performance on Twitter on Sunday and said: "Was such a beautiful experience seeing my fellow Tobagonians totally immersed in the spirit of carnival. The launch was nothing short of amazing. Cannot wait to meet y'all in the events and on the road come October. Tobago carnival 2022 will be one for the books."
Other performers included Iwer George, Kees, Farmer Nappy and Kernal Roberts.
Tobago carnival calendar of events
September 25 – Soaked at Roxborough
October 1 – Dream at Shaw Park Cultural Complex
October 22 – The Hideout at Argyle Waterfall
October 23 – Revel on Harbour Master
October 24-28 – Tobago Festival of Music, Arts and Culture (Burna Boy)
October 26 – Waddap Wednesday at Canoe Bay
October 27 – Pink Brunch (venue to be announced)
October 28 – Pan in the Gayelle
October 28 – Floats and Bikinis on Harbour Master
October 28 – Daylight (venue to be announced)
October 28 – Finesse on board Embassy.
October 29 – J'Ouvert
October 29 – Night Mas
October 29 – Emerge Carnival Masquerade Gala
October 29 – Mud Festival in Crown Point
October 29 – TUCO Tobago Lime at Tropikist Hotel
October 29 – Soiree (venue to be announced)
October 30 – Parade of the Bands
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