NEW YORK, March 3, 2011 - Organisers of the Grenada Day celebrations in New York are inviting
mas bands in Grenada to showcase their sketches and or costumes at the Grenada
Day Festival in July.
GRENCAP
United, in collaboration with the Consulate-General of Grenada in New York, have
scheduled Sunday July 17, 2011 for the event at St Andrews Park (Atlantic &
Kingston Avenues, Brooklyn, NY 11216).
“With a few
weeks before Carnival in Grenada this is an opportunity for mas bands to show
what they will be offering to masqueraders,” said Michael Vincent, Chair of the
Grenada Day Committee.
He said
that in addition to the mas bands the Grenada Day will also include calypso,
jab jab, moko jumbie, dancers, big drum, maypole, short knee, wild Indians, and
quadrille dancers.
Also on
display will be foods, arts and crafts, and steelband.
Vincent
described Grenada Day as an exposition of the artistic, cultural and culinary
talents of Grenada.
Persons
interested in participating including vending and inclusion in the festival
journal can contact Michael Vincent (347 623 9381), Gloria Rennie, Val Adams, Roy
McKenzie or the Grenada Consulate at 212 599 0301.
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