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Newsday reporter
IF Bago Jam is a precursor to Tobago’s inaugural Carnival, then Tobago is in for an unforgettable time.
A massive crowd, young and old, flocked to Shaw Park car park on Saturday for the official launch of the Tobago Carnival, scheduled for October 28-30.
Traditional carnival characters like moko jumbies, jab jab, gorillas and baby dolls greeted patrons who started arriving well before the gates opened at 5pm.
The cast of performers gave patrons enough of a taste to leave soca lovers wanting more.
Ex-Soca Monarch champion and Tobago’s Shurwayne Winchester, who is blowing up the airwaves with his latest Scarborough riddim single To Be Gonian, had the crowd eager to travel back in time seven weeks to experience the festival.
Other performers included Tobago’s Adana Roberts, who is also in the Scarborough riddim alongside Zan.
She posted a video of her performance on Twitter on Sunday and said: “It was such a beautiful experience to see my fellow Tobagonians fully immersed in the carnival spirit. The launch was nothing short of amazing. Can’t wait to meet with everyone at the event and on the road come October. The 2022 Tobago Carnival will be one for the books.”
Other performers on the evening included Iwer George, Kees, Farmer Nappy and Kernal Roberts.
Calendar of Tobago Carnival events
September 25 – Wet at Roxborough
October 1 – Dream at the Shaw Park Cultural Complex
October 22 – Hiding at Argyle Falls
October 23 – Entertainment for the harbor master
October 24-28 – Tobago Music, Arts and Culture Festival (Burna Boy)
October 26 – Waddap Wednesday at Canoe Bay
October 27 – Pink Brunch (venue to be announced)
October 28 – Pan in Gayelle
October 28 – Float and bikini at Harbor Master
October 28 – Day (venue to be announced)
October 28 – Fine on board the Embassy.
October 29 – J’Ouvert
October 29 – Night mass
October 29 – Carnival Masquerade Gala
October 29 – Crown Point Mud Festival
October 29 – TUCO Tobago Lime at Tropical Hotel
October 29 – Soiree (venue to be announced)
October 30 – Parade of Bands
