Shastri Boodan
Jacqui Koon How’s Dat is a Trini has copped the Kiddies Band of the Year title for Chaguanas Carnival 2023.
Her portrayal was divided into four sections that depicted life in T&T: Every Sunday is a Boat Cruise, We Mus Buss a Lime, We like too much Fah Fuh Ray, and We culture is the Bess. The competition was held on Sunday.Koon How won the title in 2020, the last year celebrations were held before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the small bands' category Judd and Associates placed first with Sebucan. Carnival Committee Chairman Renee Bailey praised the police for keeping celebrations incident free and clean. The bands and individuals crossed the judging point at Ramsaran Street around 4.30 pm. The afternoon was overcast but comfortable enough for the hundreds of young people who came out to take part in and witness the celebrations.
Kayle Sylvan portrays Queen of Steel from Jacqui Koon How’s Dat is Trini.
SHASTRI BOODAN