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sponsors
The Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Society of BC would like to acknowledge the
invaluable participation of the following partners, sponsors and benefactors in the
production of Caribbean Days Festival.
Air Canada Vacations
Arts Office of North Vancouver
Breezes SuperClubs
Burst Creative Group
CFRO
CiTR
City of North Vancouver
CTV
District of North Vancouver
Fairchild 96.1 FM
Line49 Design
Lonsdale Quay Hotel
Lonsdale Quay Market & Shops
Molson
North Shore News
Phoenix Events
Province Of British Columbia
QM/FM 103.5 FM
Redesign Lab Internet Services Co.
The Beat 94.5 FM
Welcome to Caribbean Days Festival at Waterfront Park! We are
glad to have you as our guest.
Each July, this great event takes place in this beautiful shorefront
park with its scenic view of the city skyline. We are fortunate to
celebrate culture and community in such an awe-inspiring location.
Caribbean Days Festival is now enjoying its 23rd year. It is produced
by a hard-working team of volunteers. And as always, we require
the participation of those in the local community, including residents,
businesses and organizations on the North Shore and throughout
the Greater Vancouver area. We thank you for your continued
patronage, and invite you to explore with us how you can get
even more involved in the future. Consider becoming a volunteer
or partner next year. Visit our Web site for more details, at www.
caribbeandays.ca/join.
Please enjoy the wonderful entertainment we have planned for this
year, including the weekend’s headlining act, Moses Revolution, who
play Saturday evening at our Waterfront Party. In its glittering setting
at Lonsdale Quay Plaza, the event is a spectacle not to be missed.
Taste the flavours made available to you by our food concessions
partners, then relax with a cold beverage while you listen to
Caribbean rhythms. Browse the crafts and clothing for bargains, then
learn about various West Indian cultures, which originate from one of
the most ethnically diverse areas on our planet.
Have a fantastic weekend at Caribbean Days Festival, and we’ll see
you again next year!
O. L. David Smith, President
Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Society of BC
WELCOME from the Organizers
Welcome Pages 3 - 6
About the Organizers Pages 7 - 8
Multicultural Parade Page 9
Festival Map Pages 10 - 11
Entertainment Line-up Pages 13-16
Caribbean Events Calendar Page 17
Acknowledgments Page 18
CONTENTS
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WELCOME from the Government of Canada
Welcome:
On behalf of North Vancouver City Council and citizens, it is my pleasure to
welcome everyone to the 2010 Caribbean Days Parade and Festival for
the weekend of July 24 th to 25 th at Waterfront Park.
This annual community celebration draws thousands of residents and
visitors to the City’s waterfront for a weekend of music, dining, dancing and
celebrating Caribbean culture. With a variety of shows and activities that
highlight our community’s rich cultural diversity, the 23 rd annual Caribbean
Days festival is bound to be another vibrant and welcoming community
attraction.
The Trinidad and Tobago Cultural Society of BC continues to volunteer
their talents to put on an excellent festival year after year. I would like to
take this opportunity to thank them and the many volunteers that make
Caribbean Days such a great success.
WELCOME from the City of North Vancouver
I welcome everyone to the City of North Vancouver, and hope that you will
have the opportunity to explore the many other attractions that the City and
North Shore have to offer. I extend best wishes to all for another excellent
Caribbean Days festival.
Darrell Mussatto
Mayor July 2010
141 141 West West 14th 14th Street, Street, North North Vancouver, BC BC V7M V7M 1H9 1H9 | Tel: | Tel: 604 604 985 985 7761 7761 | Fax: | Fax: 604 604 990 990 4211 4211 | | mayor@cnv.org | | www.cnv.org
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WELCOME from the District of North Vancouver
community leaders
Each year, the Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Society of British Columbia
honours outstanding leaders in the local community. This year, the following
deserving candidates have each been selected for an award to
be presented at the TTCS’ Independence/Republic Day Dinner & Dance
on September 11th 2010. Event details can be found at www.ttcsbc.org.
Florence Ali
Flora Ali is a great example of a person who acts as a natural leader
without consciously trying to be one. As the long-standing chairperson
of the TTCS’ Social Committee, as well as the Volunteer Coordinator &
Hospitality Tent supervisor at Caribbean Days Festival, Flora’s ability to
draw people to participate has served her and the Society well.
Florence Ali is to be awarded the Trinidad and Tobago Cultural Society
of BC Award for 2010.
Arnold Cambridge
Arnold’s magnetic personality and folksy approach are well known in the
local Caribbean community. But don’t be fooled by the smooth delivery
of this TTCS Past President. On his broad shoulders has rested a significant
share of the burden involved in perpetuating the success of the
TTCS of BC, and as Vendor and Concessions Coordinator, the success
of Caribbean Days Festival as well.
Arnold Cambridge is to be presented the President’s Award for 2010.
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT Award Winners 2010
Nalda Callender
Having carried the title of Executive Director of the National Congress of
Black Women Foundation for years, Nalda has become recognized as a
community leader both in BC and in Canadadian multicultural circles.
Nalda’s work on behalf of women and in raising awareness of HIV/AIDS
is well known and appreciated. Her tireless giving without expecting
return has garnered Nalda immense respect. She is a true leader in the
community.
Nalda Callendar is to receive the TTCS’ Outstanding Achievement
Award for 2010.
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ABOUT THE TRINIDAD & TOBAGO CULTURAL SOCIETY OF BC
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about the organizers
The Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Society of British Columbia is an
organization dedicated to providing cross cultural understanding,
acceptance and interaction between peoples of diverse nationalities
and heritage. The Society was conceived in 1987 and incorporated in
1990.
Over the years, the TTCS has sponsored a number of social and
cultural initiatives, such as Senior’s outings, Youth development
workshops, as well as the provision of bursaries, aid, computers and
supplies to schools, hospitals and other beneficiaries in Trinidad &
Tobago and the Caribbean.
Membership is open to people of all nationalities, color and creeds.
To find out more about who we are and what we do, please visit our
Web site at www.ttcsbc.org.
The TTCS is only one of a number of Caribbean cultural organizations
in the Lower Mainland. These organizations have banded
together to create an umbrella group known as BCOCCA (The British
Columbia Organization of Caribbean Cultural Associations). Nations
represented in BCOCCA include Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Grenada,
Guyana, Jamaica, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Vincent & the Grenadines,
and a new association just formed to represent Haiti.
You will find BCOCCA members representing these many associations
at Caribbean Days Festival.
TTCS OF BC Board of Directors 2010-2011
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Director
Director
Director
Director
Past President
David Smith
Merle Baggoo
Darrell Emmanuel
Yvonne Taffe
Jotindra (Joe) Kanhai
Michael Vidal
Orvis Noel
Ramesh Sharma
Manchan Sonachansingh
Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Society of British Columbia
Suite #712, 130-8191 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC V6X 1A7
Phone: (604) 515-2400 Fax: (604) 591-1383
info@ttcsbc.com • www.ttcsbc.com
MULTICULTURAL STREET PARADE
Saturday July 24th at 10 AM
Honourary Parade Marshalls
Andrew Saxton, Member Of Parliament for North Vancouver
Darrell Mussato, Mayor, City of North Vancouver
Richard Walton, Mayor, District of North Vancouver
Parade Coordinator
Rudolph Marshall
Parade Participants
The 2010 parade features
entries such as:
T&T Society Steel Band
Spirit of the South Sea
The Heart of our Ancestors
Queen of Samba
Shaolin Hung Agar (Lion Dance)
Encore Pacific
CTV
Sandals
Air Canada
Latinos in Action
Kwhlii Gibaygum Nisga’a (First Nations)
The Vancouver Carnival Band
Boston Pizza
Absorb Science Inc
Cen- Ta Group
UCC Carnival Club
Carnival Sensations
Parade Route
PARADE Saturday
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FESTIVAL MAP
FESTIVAL MAP
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EVENT LINEUP Saturday
ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP: Saturday July 24th
Main Sound Stage
10:00 am Multicultural Street Parade
11:30 am DJ BJ Roots Cellar
12:15 pm Opening Ceremony
1:00 pm Ananya School of Dance
1:30 pm Bella Monde
2:15 pm Kunaka Youth Marimba Band
2:45 pm Spirit of the Sea
ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP: Sunday July 25th
Main Sound Stage
10:00 am Carl Sound Vibes
10:30 am Ras Binghi & The Reggae Disciples
11:25 am Havana Band
12:15 pm Sherriff
12:45 pm Drifting Rhythm
1:00 pm Clyde Shizzle
1:30 pm Children’s Carnival Parade
EVENT LINEUP Sunday
3:15 pm Queen of Samba
1:50 pm Out Of Many
3:45 pm Tanga
3:10 pm Tropitonics
4:45 pm Joe Amougou & The Safari League
4:30 pm Maffie & Crew
6:00 pm Fire Band
5:30 pm Prize Draw: Caribbean Nights Contest
7:30 pm Waterfront Party at Lonsdale Quay:
6:00 pm Moses Revolution
Phase III Steel Band
7:00 pm End of Caribbean Days 2010:
Moses Revolution
See you next year!
See Performers Index for contact information
North Side Sound Booth DJ Lineup
Nasty Jag Soundcrew
Grind House Sound
DJ Kizum
Stage Manager
Kenrick Headley
MCs
Michelle DeAbreu
Heather Cross
Moses Revolution
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PERFORMERS INDEX
PERFORMERS INDEX & SELECTED BIOS
Performer
Contact
Ananya School of Dance Esha (604)727-7964
Bella Monde Darren (778)689-0439
Carl Sound Vibes Carl (778)384-5905
Clyde Shizzle Clyde (778)320-3836
DJ BJ Root Cellar John (604)585-4052
Drifting Rhythm Len (604)461-8112
Fire Band Geoff (604)721-5348
Havana Band Zune (778)838-9786
Joe Amougou & the Safari League Joe (604)468-7203
Kunaka Youth Marimba Band Debora (604)727-4826
Maffie & Crew Ulan (604)727-8050
Moses Revolution Moses (416)820-6949
Out of Many Cordell (778)323-2253
Phase III Steel Band Kenrick (604)518-4975
Queen of Samba Lucia (604)925-0874
Ras Binghi & The Reggae Disciples Ras (604)765-2409
Sherriff Joseph (778)386-9326
Spirit of the Sea Marji (604)986-5185
Tanga Malcom (604)812-6372
Tropitonics Mike (604)522-4399
Clyde aka “Shizzle”
Clyde aka “Shizzle” hails from Bequia, St.Vincent. Shizzle combines
the heavy hitting dancehall rhythms of Sean Paul, the roots rock
reggae of Bob Marley and the sexy island vibe of Kevin Lyttle to create
a tropical dance party.
Kunaka Youth Marimba Band
Kunaka are nine talented young artists aged 12 to 15. Despite their
youth, Kunaka play as though they “own” the music, a signature
sound inspired by the Shona traditions of Zimbabwe and fused with
contemporary rhythms.
Joe Amouzou & the Safari League
Joe Amouzou was born in Togo, West Africa, into a very musical
family. Joe’s career in music began in his teens as a radio, television
and concert singer and musician.
SELECTED PERFORMERS
Carl Sound Vibes
DJ Carl Sound Vibes hails from Trinidad with a steelband background.
He keeps party-goers throughout BC and Washington dancing to the
best of Caribbean music.
Maffie & Crew
Led by Maffie, the ‘Crew’ comes from diverse musical backgrounds but
are brought together by a shared love for the music of the Caribbean.
Bringing high energy, originality and creative musical interpretations to
the stage, Maffie & Crew is a new wave in Caribbean music.
Moses Revolution
Rhythmic drum patterns seasoned with pulsating bass lines
complemented with a solid horn section together with harmonious
vocals. This year’s headlining act has performed at several major
cultural festivals across Canada, including Calgary, Edmonton,
Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto.
Queen of Samba
Vancouver’s Queen of Samba is a top performer in British Columbia
and one of the hardest working dancers in the city. You see her
perform at many general events and festivals; participating in parades
and teaching the traditional cultural dance of Samba.
Phase III Steel Drum Band
Phase III will take you away to the Caribbean ... if only for a short visit.
These well-traveled musicians will create a fun and festive atmosphere
filled with the sounds of sunshine and lazy days via the steel drums.
Tropitonics
All of the musicians are from various parts of the Caribbean. They
bring to you the best of music from all parts of North and South
America transforming it into the popular Caribbean rhythms that
ranges from bolero to reggae to soca and calypso.
DJ BJ Roots Cellar
A staple at Caribbean dances in Vancouver, DJ BJ Roots Cellar brings
you an assortment of Caribbean music.
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CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR
Visit our online calendar for updates, at www.ttcsbc.org/events
August 2010
suN. 1st Jamaican Festival
Holland Park, Surrey BC
Mon. 2nd Caribbean Days Volunteer
Picnic & Family Sports Day
Ph: (604) 515-2400
SAT. 7th Jamaican Canadian
Cultural Assoc. Independence
Banquet. Diamond Banquet Hall,
Burnaby BC. Ph: 604-501-1909
Sun. 15th OECS Annual Family
Picnic, Foreshore Park (Burnaby)
Sun. 15th Barbados Association
Family Picnic, Foreshore Park
(Burnaby)
September 2010
Sat. 11th TTCSBC Independence/
Republic Day Dinner &
Dance. See page 7 for honourees.
Ph: (604) 515-2400
Sat. 11th Guyana Association
Seattle One Day Bus Trip & Picnic
Ph: 604-317-1771
Sat. 18th St. Kitts/Nevis Association
Independence Celebration
Email: samuelwl@shaw.ca
Sat. 25th Antigua/Barbuda Independence
Celebration
Executive Inn, Burnaby
October 2010
SAT. 16th Grenada Cultural
Association Sunday Theatre and
Talent Show Ph: 604-942-9619
Sat. 23RD St. Vincent & the
Grenadines Annual Independence
Banquet. Ph: 604 589 5824
November 2010
Sat. 6th Guyana Association
Fall Dance (South Arm. Comm.
Center) Ph: 604-317-1771
Sun. 7th Antigua and Barbuda
Independence Service: Grace
Memorial Church
Sat. 13th Barbados Association
15th Annual Independence Gala
Sun. 28th Barbados Assn Annual
Independence Church Service
December 2010
Sat. 4th TTCSBC Christmas
Dinner & Dance (604) 515-2400
Sun. 5th United Children’s
Christmas Club Children’s Party
Sun. 5th Guyana: Community
Brunch Ph: 604-317-1771
Sun. 12th TTCSBC Children’s
Christmas Party
Ph: (604) 515-2400
sun. 12th Antigua/Barbuda
Christmas Brunch at River Rock
SUN. 19th TTCSBC Xmas “Parang”
Cruise Ph: (604) 515-2400
Thurs. 31st TTCSBC Old
Years’ Night Ph: (604) 515-2400
February 2010
Sat. 5th Grenada Cultural Assoc.
Annual Independence Gala
Ph: 604-942-9619
March 2010
Sat. 5th TTCSBC Carnival
Dance at Queensborough CC
Caribbean COMMUNITY Events CALENDAR
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
THE CARIBBEAN DAYS FESTIVAL TEAM
Special thanks goes to these key volunteers for their dedication:
Arnold Cambridge, Carlyle Beach, Carlyle Nicholas, Darrell
Emmanuel, David Smith, Felix Assoon (Festival Chair), Flora Ali,
Ingrid Selman, Ivana Smith, Kenrick Headley, Krishna Ramjagsingh,
Manchan Sonachansingh, Maureen Simon, Merle Baggoo, Michael
Theroulde, Michelle DeAbreu, Orvis Noel, Paul DeAbreu, Ron
Rogers, Rudy Marshall, Sceva Friday, Victor Bryan, Yvonne Taffe.
Volunteers
The TTCSBC expresses its sincerest gratitude and a special thanks
to those that have volunteered time and again over the years, its
members and all other volunteers who have given numerous hours
with passion, energy and commitment in the spirit of Caribbean generosity.
Without their involvement an event of this magnitude would
not be possible. Thanks also to our 2010 Volunteer Coordinator, Ms.
Morgen Andoff.
special acknowledgEments
The Trinidad and Tobago Cultural Society of BC greatly appreciates
the participation of all the communities including the BCOCCA organizations
that come together to make the Caribbean Days Festival
a successful representation of our diverse culture. The TTCSBC
also wishes to express its gratitude to the Hereditary Chief of the
Squamish Nation and the Mayors of the City and District of North
Vancouver whose presence and support at Caribbean Days Festival
help make the occasion such a fabulous
success.
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