Though I missed
out on my usual Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the U.S., my current place of
residence - the Cayman Islands - did not let me down! Saturday was the kickoff
for the island’s annual ‘Batabano’ celebration.
Now I have had
the pleasure of going to Carnival in the U.S. Virgin Islands before so I
thought I had some idea of what to expect. But let me tell you – Batabano
definitely has its own unique flair! Batabano is a celebration every May that
highlights the island’s culture and pays homage to their wildlife heritage
steeped in turtle farming. The festivities last all month long with a bevy of
activities including concerts featuring a number of reggae and dancehall
artists, a food festival, and a masquerade ball to name a few.
Artistically, the
2012 Batabano street parade included some of the most beautiful and unique
costumes of any island carnival I have ever attended. In addition, youth ages
13 and up were able to participate making the festival feel very family oriented,
unlike may island carnivals that… Ahem… can get a bit outrageous for younger
eyes. Click on: caymancarnival.com to learn more about Cayman’s Batabano Cultural
celebration.
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