Candy Treats for Carnival in Jamaica 2023
Two of Jamaica’s carnival bands, Xodus and Bacchanal Jamaica have joined forces for Carnival in Jamaica subsequent yr. The unison will make Xodus, already Jamaica’s greatest band even, stronger with the expertise and information of the 22-year-old Bacchanal.
The partnership got here to life on Saturday, November 19 at Xodus Candy Treats Band Launch the place they showcased the costumes for 2023, together with these from Bacchanal designers.
As promised, the occasion left carnival revellers with a sugar rush with eighteen sections proven on the evening. The 15 designers are from Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, and Florida. With charming names, patrons’ senses have been tantalized with the costumes.
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Candy Hearts and Milkshake by Shawn Dhanraj; Icebreakers by Alejandro Gomez; Crimson Whine by Anna Guthrie; Tutti Fruitti by Lila Nikole; Sweet Apple by Fon Rose; Sprinkles by Solange Govia of Carnival by Aria; Onerous Sweet by Shanel Gomes; Juici Fruit and Dulche by Marie Collette; Icy and Honey Dew by Jessica Campbell; Crimson Velvet and Licorice by David Dewer; Jollie Lollie by Tashanna Hutchinson and Patrice Regis; Pop Rocks by Tracy Boyce of Krave the Band; and Cotton Sweet and Skittles which got here from designers Ashley Miller and Sherice Dixon, who each offered important stage carnival costumes for the primary time.
Bacchanal’s three particular sections are Icebreakers, Skittles and Jollie Lollie, underneath their model.
The horny and daring costumes have been fairly female, to not point out eye-catching. Male masqueraders have the choice to buy T-shirts and shorts nevertheless it’s not clear whether or not costumes have been made particularly for males.
Xodus and Bacchanal collaboration will proceed all through the carnival season by supporting one another’s occasions.
Carnival in Jamaica guarantees to be greater and higher than earlier than. With DJs and artistes from all around the Caribbean, onlookers can sit up for a show of 6,000 costumed revellers on Sunday, April 16, 2023.