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Where To Buy Carnival Shoes & Tips On How To Wear Them

March 6, 2020 by Bahamianista Filed Under: BLOG, Carnival Tips, Carnivals & Cultural Events, CULTURE, STYLE 2 Comments

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Where to buy carnival shoes and tips on how to wear them…if you’re trying to figure out what to wear on your feet for carnival time. This post is for you!

Nowadays, carnival time seems to ALWAYS be right around the corner (I ain’t mad) and ONE of the most important things that EVERY CARNIVAL GOER SHOULD BE THINKING, CONSIDERING AND PONDERING during the preparation and planning process is…

What kind of shoes should I wear to carnival? Also…where should I buy carnival shoes from?

Whether it’s your first time, second or hundredth time attending; it’s so important to find the right type of footwear to wear during carnival, fetes or Jouvert. If you don’t have a clue where to buy carnival shoes, keep reading…

Anyone can probably guess that a day or two days worth of walking, chipping’, wining down to ‘d’ ground is instant foot ache waiting to happen so here’s a few tips on how to avoid even more discomfort during your carnival experience.

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Bahamas Carnival 2020 – Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

March 2, 2020 by Bahamianista Filed Under: BLOG, Carnival Tips, Carnivals & Cultural Events, Planning for Carnival Leave a Comment

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Bahamas Carnival 2020? Here’s what you need to know before you go. Logistically, one of the most accessible Caribbean carnivals in terms of cost and location and a quick carnival stop for any carnival-goer (from newbies to veterans).

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The Bahamas Carnival 2020 Fetes and Events List

March 2, 2020 by Bahamianista Filed Under: BLOG, Carnivals & Cultural Events, CULTURE, Planning for Carnival Leave a Comment

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Bahamas Carnival is but a few months away and it is officially “SOCA SZN” in paradise. If you’re considering #masinparadise – here’s a list of the Bahamas Carnival fetes and events that you cannot miss. Check out my Bahamas Carnival 2019 experience inclusive of fetes, concerts and the road.

If you are wondering if it is a quick, affordable flex, then my answer is YES and might I add its a good starter carnival if you’re playing mas for the first time. Ticket prices range from $20+ to 80+ USD.

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7 Reasons Why Sugar Mas Should Be Your First Carnival for 2021

January 21, 2020 by Bahamianista Filed Under: BLOG, Carnival Reviews, Carnival Tips, Carnivals & Cultural Events, CULTURE, Planning for Carnival Leave a Comment

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If I were to pick a part all the reasons to come to Sugar Mas, it would be a lot more than SEVEN…trust! Sugar Mas 48 has to be one of the purest carnival experiences I have ever had so I wanted to break down 7 reasons it should be your first carnival for 2021 and what you absolutely NEED TO KNOW before you start planning Sugar Mas 49.

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The Luxe Carnival Experience | Sugar Mas 48

January 12, 2020 by Bahamianista Filed Under: Carnival Reviews, CULTURE 8 Comments

Currently there’s a not so great stigma for NEW carnival troupes/bands across the region; but Luxe Carnival stands to create a reputation that is not only credible but a band that keeps their masqueraders first.
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I had the amazing opportunity to play with Luxe Carnival for their inaugural year for Sugar Mas 48 and here are my thoughts on the Luxe Carnival Experience.

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