MASKANOO EVENT IN TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS

The 1st MASKANOO event to be held in the highly visited tourist area of Grace Bay in the island of Providenciales in Turks & Caicos is to be held in December 2010.  It will be an event aimed at showcasing the islands’ cultural heritage with the incorporation of activities indigenous to the TCI including “Masses”, Junkanoo, food, drink, arts, crafts and local entertainment (including ripsaw, drums etc).

The event will take place along Grace Bay Road between Seven Stars Resort and Salt Mills Plaza, creating a close‐knit environment in the “tourist capital” of Providenciales.

MASKANOO will run from 5:00 p.m. until midnight, with vendors selling local food and beverage, arts and crafts along the route. A variety of entertainment will be scheduled every hour on a main stage to be located opposite the Regent Village Entrance. A grand finale with fireworks will take place on the beach at mid‐night.

Proposed Programme:
5:00pm ‐ Kick Off (DJ music playing)
5:15pm ‐ Welcome by the TCHTA
5:30pm ‐ Cultural Performance by TUCA or other group
6:15pm ‐ Live Band
7:00pm ‐ Parade of Bands (Masses/Junkanoo)
8:30pm ‐ DJ
9:15pm ‐ Ripsaw group performance
9:45pm ‐ DJ
10:15pm ‐ Live Band
11:00pm ‐ Cultural Performance
11:30pm ‐ DJ
Midnight ‐ Fireworks on the Beach

Here’s a taste of some of what you can expect to experience in Turks & Caicos!