Traditional Indians popular in South

THE PARADE of the bands in South Trinidad featured eight bands competing for the main title at three judging points. For the second year Skinner Park was not used as a judging point.

There was a strong focus on portrayal of Native American Indians, including Fireworks Promotions “Warrior Of Yori”, Ivan Kalliecharan’s “Native Festival”, Black Fox Production’s “Dance With Wolves”, Lionel Jagessar’s ‘”Cheyenne Summer” and A Shaffie & Associates with “A Tribute To The First Nation”. Miguel Marchan and Associates portrayed “‘Carnival Forever, Forever Carnival”, partly a depiction Vikings. Zinod Mohammed put together the portrayal “Ceremonial Worshippers,” while Owen Hinds “Miracles” was the last and biggest of the bands. In the Road March race the popular choices Iwer George’s “Ah Home” , Destra Garcia’s “Carnival” and David Rudder’s  “Trini to the bone” were featuring. However Fay-Ann Lyons “Display” seemed the most popular.