Newsday Reporter
Just Illusions band members enjoy the festivities at the Siparia J'Ouvert on June 22. - Photo by Venessa Mohammed
THE Siparia Borough Corporation continued its first anniversary celebrations with a J'Ouvert on June 22.
Siparia was officially recognised as a munucipality in June 2023 under the Miscellaneous Provisions (Creation of the Diego Martin District and the Siparia District) Act of 2021. First-anniversary celebrations so far have included an interfaith service on June 6 at the La Divina Pastora RC Church and a military parade on June 7.
Newsday photographer Venessa Mohammed was present to capture these images from the J'Ouvert.
Revellers from the Just Illusions band with their portrayal, Tropical Sunset. - Photo by Venessa Mohammed
Kiran Singh, president of the Greater San Fernando Area Chamber of Commerce, right, and friends take part in the Siparia J’Ouvert. - Photo by Venessa Mohammed
The Diatonic Steelpan Institute entertains the crowd at the Siparia J'Ouvert celebrations on June 22. - Photo by Venessa Mohammed
This woman was full of energy at the Siparia J'Ouvert on June 22. - Photo by Venessa Mohammed
This man takes a break from the festivities to rest on a blanket of foam. - Photo by Venessa Mohammed
Some of the women who came out for Siparia J'Ouvert. - Photo by Venessa Mohammed
People dance through a sea of foam on the road. - Photo by Venessa Mohammed
J'Ouvert masqueraders. - Photo by Venessa Mohammed
This Just Illusions band member was all smiles. - Photo by Venessa Mohammed
German YouTuber Tilo Kruse dances. - Photo by Venessa Mohammed
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