Stakeholder Meetings
The St Kitts Nevis National Carnival Committee (SKNCC) will commence a series of stakeholder meetings in the near future. These fora are designed to update key participants of the plans for Sugar Mas 51. According to SKNCC Chairperson Shannon Hawley, Grand Parade Troupes, Jouvert Troupes, Music Bands, Event Promoters, Vendors, Soca Monarch Artists, and Calypsonians will be included in these initial conversations. Ms. Hawley encouraged all participants to complete their registration by the September 9, 2022 deadline. Registration can be done online at skncarnival.com or at the SKNCC office in the EC Daniel Building on Cayon Street. This will ensure early preparations and the dissemination of pertinent information to all stakeholders. In light of the fact that Carnival returns to its original full format this year, additional planning is necessary to ensure a smooth flow of events. So far, plans for Sugar Mas 51 have been progressing smoothly. The slogan was announced from a list of over 200 entries and Zewani Morton emerged the winner. CELEBRATE AS ONE FOR SUGAR MAS 51 was chosen based on being creative, concise, and catchy. The slogan has been trending on Social Media as it captures the rhythmic flavor of the annual Carnival festivities in St Kitts Nevis. St Kitts Nevis National Carnival started in 1971 and celebrates 51 years in 2022.With a return of all major events, such as Jouvert and the Grand Parade, Sugar Mas will build on its virtual showcase in the past 2 years. Patrons at home and abroad will still be able to view most events via Social Media. However, in-person participation is encouraged in order to ensure a festival to remember, void of COVID-19 restrictions. Sugar Mas 51 is scheduled to be hosted over the period Friday December 2nd, 2022 to Tuesday January 3rd, 2023.
SUGAR MAS 51 DATES REVEALED
The St Kitts Nevis National Carnival Committee (SKNCC) has announced the dates for Sugar Mas 51. Chairperson Shannon Hawley stated that the month-long festivities will commence on Friday December 2, 2022 and conclude on Tuesday January 3, 2023 with the announcement of winners and the Last Lap Parade through the streets of Basseterre. During the Carnival period, all major events will be staged. These include, National Carnival Pageant, Panorama, Soca and Calypso Monarch, Jouvert, Junior Parade, and the Grand Parade. In addition, major events hosted by private Promoters will also return to the Sugar Mas Calendar after a two- year hiatus. The Calendar of Events will be released in the near future, after a series of planned stakeholder meetings during the month of September. These fora are designed to provide information and solicit suggestions from regular participants and new entrants in all aspects of the annual Festival. The return of J’ouvert and the Grand Parade are highly anticipated, and many Grand Parade Mas and J’ouvert Troupes have already indicated their participation. The SKNCC’s Chairperson Shannon Hawley has to date met on several occasions with the new Minister of Culture, Hon. Samal Duggins who has pledged his full support for the end of year Celebration. The National Carnival Executive Committee will be revealed shortly. Sugar Mas is the Country’s premier cultural festival and participation is encouraged by all nationals and residents of the Federation. Registration for all stakeholders ends on Friday September 9, 2022 and could be done online at skncarnival.com or in-person at SKNCC’s office in the EC Daniel Building on Cayon Street.