Root and branch J’Ouvert mas

Root and Branch Jouvay is taken from the old Jouvay tradition of masqueraders coming into town with broken-off branches or flowers on their bodies.

The band is encouraging masqueraders to hype up their floral decoration inspired by the beautiful floral adornment of the tribes of the Omo Valley in Ethiopia.

The Rebel Soldiers part of the band pays tribute to a series of iconic Caribbean resistance heroes like Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, Carib warchief Hatuey and Hatian liberator Toussaint, said a media release.

The all-inclusive jump-up package features: premium drinks; breakfast on the road, a water truck cool down to end the jump, blue and gold paint, T-shirts and more. Music on the road will be provided by two DJs.

Generation Lion’s mas camp is located at 27 Methuen Street, Woodbrook. For more info: Generation Lion Jouvay on Facebook.