Great entertainment throughout the season is what officials have promised soca fans for the 2010 Bacchanal Jamaica Carnival season.
The announcement was made yesterday at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston, where a launch ceremony was held.
And as the anticipation builds, climaxing at the grand road march on April 11, the organizers are also promising a 10-week ‘feel good’ festival, which will be celebrating 22 years of existence, and 10 years under the Bacchanal brand. Also, due to the global recession, ticket prices will remain the same as last year.
The Bacchanal Carnival season in Jamaica officially begins on February 5th with the opening of Bacchanal fetes at the Mas Camp Village, on Oxford Road, in New Kingston. These fêtes are staged each Friday night, leading up to the Road parade on April 11.
As usual the celebrations will be boosted by live appearances from popular Soca artistes including Destra, the Imij & Company Band and Machel Montana, HD. They will also be complimented by several local acts led by the ‘party animal’ Kurt Riley.
At the launch, costumes were put on display, as onlookers were given a taste of what was to come during the carnival season.
The costumes being presented for Bacchanal Jamaica’s 2010 carnival season are: Diamonds of Kilimanjaro, Gems of Rio Doce, Khalahir Sunstone, Bacchanal Babes, Star of Asia, Treasures of Kashmir, Emeralds of Chivor, Aztec Gold and Burmese Sunset.
Another staple for the Bacchanal season is the soca’cise which is to be held at the Mas Camp in New Kingston. So if you happen to be unfit and out of shape, then the Soca’cise fêtes are not to be missed. Soca’cise sessions last for two hours and is set to begin on Monday, February 8 at the Mas Camp from 6-8 p.m., and will be instructed by Pepper Dawson. It is free to the public.
Other events to look out for during the Bacchanal Jamaica Carnival season are Beach J’ouvert, on April 3, Soca at De Sandbar and Pan Fête, on April 7, Bacchanal J’ouvert, on April 9, Bacchanal Blocko, on March 31, and Bacchanal Road March on April 11. Bacchanal Beauty Week will run from April 6-17.
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