Re:Carnival Sports!

(left&above) A large crowd takes in the N.A.C.C Carnival Sports "Bring Back de Drums !"

U.W.I Carnival 2011 launched with a bang as Carnival Sports came off on the U.W.I Hockey Astro turf last night. Starting around 9:30 p.m and ending some three hours later,the large crowd which had been on hand for U.W.I 7's World Cup stayed on and got even larger as the night went on. Highlight events of the night included the "drinks" relays and the hard fought Tug-O-war contests.The team representing Frontline emerged victorious in the latter event while a group from fleet-fotted young men from Social Sciences took the honours at stake in the realy. Both teams were treated to a botttle of the now wildy popular Tommy Bahama rum for their efforts.Then to the main event, the moment all had been waiting for...You guessed it "WUK-UP OLYMPICS" and they did not disappoint!Despit a lack of participants the large and vocal gathering was treated to some acrobatic displays and sensational gyrations.When all was said and done however,it was the competitor from Bacchanalia who made the BIGGEST impact winning the band $300 in prizes compliments the N.A.C.C.words cannot desribe her performance hence the video clip(below).The show flowed nicey thanks the vocal & musical wizadry of Kerry 'The Wizard' Brathwaite working in concert with Energy Vybz who kept the crowd entertained. The "Tuk-band" however would have to be declared winners in the informal clash between themselves and the DJs, as anyone in earshot could attest.Complete with drums and brass the approximately 5-6 person ensemble played everything from 'Sports Day' standards "Foward,foward,back",to old soca hits like "Short Pants" and even modern day dancehall hits like "Pat & Crank." Each time the band tuned up, groups and individuals alike, broke into spontaneous singing and gyrating harkening back to their days at Interschool sports which goes into its final leg at the National Stadium today.If the hype of last night's event is anything to go by Cave Hill's U.W.I Carnival 2011 could be one of the best in recent memory. Kudos thus far to the N.A.C.C and his team.Stay tuned for more Carnival events and make sure U go out and WI enjoy our carnival!