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Artifact: Devil Mask
Material: Mahogany
Description:
Ceremonial masks
with hand etched
designs and
paint work
By Miguel Bernard
Trinidad & Tobago
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Hello Members, The summer is over but the fun still continue's.
The management and staff of CaribLynk Entertainment Group
sincerely thank you for your support. stay tuned for our up coming events.
Directions: From Queens Belt parkway to Rockaway Ave Exit To Flatlands Ave Make Left on to Flatlands Ave to Utica @ 4920 Avenue K Between Utica & Flatlands Ave.
Do remember CaribLynk Logo T shirts & Bandana is avaliable for a small donations
Ladies Soca Diva's Tee shirts Ladies Soca Diva's Bucket Hat
for more info Please consult
Office 718-927-6131
Desmond : 917- 570-1460
Steve (wonder) 917-749-1766
Mike : 917-971-6989
Carnivals & Jazz Festivals
June
1-3 Carlisle Bay water Festival (Barbados)
Seven water-sporting associations converge on the beach in front of the boat yard in historic Carlisle Bay to highlight their sport.
1-4 Eleuthera Pineapple Festival (Bahamas)
A four day celebration of the succulent Eleuthera pineapple. Featuring a Junkanoo parade, craft fair, dancing and a pineapple recipe contest.
9-17 Ocho Rios Jazz Festival (Jamaica)
This festival has developed a reputation as the definitive showcase for “the greatest names in Jamaican jazz”, offering a unique blend of musicians, painters and artists.
9-16 5th Annual Bonaire Dive Festival
The dive industry’s environmental and photography greats will come together for parties, seminars, environmental awareness projects and, of course, diving. Geared towards raising people’s awareness of the importance of the world’s coral reefs.
10-11 Whitsuntide Games (Grenada)
Some of the best athletes in the Caribbean participate in two days of track and field competition.
17 Islands In The Park (Prospect Park, Brooklyn, New York)
Noon - 6pm – Get there early.
Enjoy a day of Caribbean Music, Food, Family and Fun!
Artists include Morgan Heritage, Fab Five, Shadow, Krosfyah, Traffik, Rupee, Talpree, Bungi Garlin, Serenade and Magic Circle.
29 Fisherman’s Feast (St. Lucia)
29 Fisherman’s Birthday Celebrations (Grenada)
Church services and the blessing of Fishermen boats and nets.
29 to July 10 Vincy Carnival
During this festive season, all barriers break down. Visitors to St. Vincent and locals become one in this explosion of revelry and splendour.
30 to July 7 Dive Fest (Dominica)
This event includes underwater treasure hunts, scuba and snorkelling, Carib canoe races, swimming races, sunset cruises and evening parties.
TBA Aviation Week (Cayman Islands)
For this event, the skies over Grand Cayman buzz with approximately 1,000 small planes. The event is filled with fun and information on “all things flying”.
TBA Portland Jerk Festival (Jamaica)
You are invited to the home of jerk to partake in the delectable taste of lobster, fish, chicken and pork. Will include music, arts & crafts, bounce about, merry-go-round, face painting and caricatures.
TBA Summer in the City (Jamaica)
Kingston celebrates the season with parties featuring hip-hop, reggae and dancehall music as well as a fashion show.
July
14 to Aug 6 Crop Over (Barbados)
One of the biggest parties of the year in the Caribbean, Crop Over is a celebration of the end of the sugar harvest. Festivities include community fairs, concerts, cart parades and other cultural activities.
16-17 St. Lucia Carnival
This is the country’s most extravagant celebration: parades, calypso, a King and Queen, colourful costumes and other activities.
31 Emancipation Jubilee (Jamaica)
This is a celebration of African ancestors and their contributions to Emancipation. Every year has a theme, which determines the tone of the festivities.
TBA Reggae Sumfest (Jamaica)
Annual music festival held in Montego Bay for the 7th year. The five-day event features top local and international reggae artists.
TBA Jamaica Spice Food Festival
A celebration of the best of Jamaica’s cuisine through the ages. Experience traditional and contemporary Jamaican food amidst cooking demonstrations, a cook-off competition and entertainment.
TBA 14th Annual Taste of Cayman
Over 40 restaurants participate in an all-you-can-sample Food Festival.
TBA Goombay Festival (Bahamas)
The Village of Andros comes alive to sounds and festivities of Goombay. Entertainment by local dance troupes and Rake & Scrape bands.
TBA Beer Festival (Bahamas)
An all night party. Lots of fun, pizza and beer galore.
TBA Jamaica Family Festival
There will be a country cook out, sporting activities, a family beach party and more family fun.
TBA Caribbean Junior Golf Championships (Jamaica)
July-Aug. National Dance Company’s Season of Dance (Jamaica)
August
6-7 Rainbow City Festival (Grenada)
The town of Grenville celebrates with local arts & crafts, food, music and tours of scenic sites in its parish.
11-15 Grenada Carnival
The island comes alive with music, parades and bright, colourful costumes for this event. (for more see page?)
16-18 Caribbean Fashion Week (Jamaica)
This event will showcase Caribbean design for sale to the world. There will be 3-4 shows daily for 4 days and each show will feature a different Caribbean designer.
16-25 Challenger Hot Air Balloon Festival (Jamaica)
A festive parade of hot air balloons in Westmoreland. This event attracts hot air balloonists from all over the world.
17-20 Showcase 2000 (Grenada)
A trade show showcasing arts, crafts and food items from islands in the region.
TBA Jamaica Independence Day Parade
Gala parade of the symbols of Jamaica’s sovereignty. The climax of the event is a street dance in Half Way Tree, where thousands are expected to attend.
TBA Banks Hockey Festival (Barbados)
TBA Kids Safari Summer (St. Lucia)
Just for children, this entertaining and educational event encourages kids to explore the island and camp out in some of St. Lucia’s most beautiful spots.
September
9 Islands In The Park (Washington, D.C.)
Enjoy a day of Caribbean Music, food and fun with your family. Freedom Plaza, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Sunday, September 9th, Noon - 7:00pm. Free Admission. Artists include Krosfyah, Fab Five, Traffik, Shadow, Rupee, Bungi Garlin, Magic Circle, Talpree, and Serenade.
28 St. Lucia Bill Fish Tournament
Fishermen from all over the Caribbean gather in St. Lucia to see who can hook the biggest fish and land the largest catch.
TBA Montego Bay Yacht Club Marlin Tournament (Jamaica)
TBA The Flower of the Caribbean (Grenada)
A tree planting project to be done by the schools in the nation.
TBA Summer Madness 2001 Revue (Bahamas)
A series of humorous skits that poke fun at a variety of contemporary issues.
TBA Jamz Fest (Bahamas)
An open air concert featuring popular international hip-hop artists.
TBA Miss Jamaica World Beauty Pageant
The delegate who will represent Jamaica in the Miss World Pageant will be crowned.
Please note that all dates are subject to change.
For further information contact:
Bahamas Tourist Office: 1-800-224-3681, www.bahamas.com
Barbados Tourism Authority: 1-888-BARBADOS, www.barbados.org
Cayman Islands: www.caymanislands.ky
Dominica Tourist Office: (212) 949-1711, www.dominica.dm
Grenada Board of Tourism: 1-800-927-9554, www.grenada.org
The Jamaica Tourist Board: 1-800-JAMAICA, www.jamaicatravel.com
St.Lucia Tourist Board: 1-800-456-3984, www.stlucia.org
St.Vincent Department of Tourism: (212) 687-4981
Tourism Corporation Bonaire:1-800-BONAIRE, www.infobonaire.com
Stop Over For Free In Jamaica.
Only on Air Jamaica can you jet to two islands for the price of one. Just stop over free in Jamaica on your way to Barbados, St. Lucia, Cuba, Grand Cayman, Bonaire, Grenada, Panama, Turks & Caicos or The Bahamas.
It's Air Jamaica's Island Hopping Program.
To find out more,
call your travel agent or Air Jamaica:
In USA, Canada and the Caribbean: 1-800-523-5585
In Jamaica: 1-888-FLY-AIRJ
In Europe: 0-208-570-7999
*Certain restrictions apply. Call for details
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