Sesame Flyers International, Inc. has been a staple entity within the Brooklyn community for over 35 years. Providing various services to the community throughout the year it is no wonder that when carnival time rolls around their band launch is the most anticipated event. This year’s band launch took place on June 28th where they introduced “Caribbean Heritageâ€. This year’s theme reflects all aspects of Caribbean culture ranging from its African roots to its island life. Their Caribbean Heritage line-up includes 16 sections all with elaborate, colorful pieces.
Trini to De Bone pays homage to, which many refer to as the birth place of carnival, Trinidad. This sections’ color included red, white, and black which are the colors of the Trinidadian flag. Not to be out-shined by its neighboring island, Tobago Wedding showcased beautiful white costume pieces that will easily provide you with the feeling of being in a tropical wedding.
To pay respect to its African roots Sesame Flyers included a section entitled African Spirit. This black and white section would give any carnival participant a sensation of being in an African safari. This section includes the designer’s Sesame Flyers African Spirit costume” interpretations of African culture which were inspired by traditional tribal wear.
Although every section was perfectly executed conveying a message of pride in Caribbean Heritage, there was certainly one section that stole the show, Cocoa Panol. The Cocoa Panol section included three costumes two female and one male which were bronze and gold. This section included a female head piece that would make any women from and cultural background feel like a true African Queen! The colors and materials used blended so well and the craft work was so intricate that one could not help but to admire its beauty.
Another year and Sesame Flyers has done it again. Creating sections that are guaranteed to grab attention, as its band members walk down Eastern Parkway in this years Labor Day Parade.
-Written by V. Farnum
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Photos by Sesame Flyers International Inc. To view more please visit them at http://www.sesameflyers.org/sesamecarnival
Shimmer says:
Sesame’s costumes are indeed, FIERCE!!! Every year the costumes and themes match to a “T”, they are undoubtedly unmatched for the New York Labor Day Parade. But what I really need to mention is that although they are unmatched in the Brooklyn Labor Day Parade they are still way behind the creativity of mas creators of Caribana Bands.Sesame I love you dearly but God forbid a band like Louis Saldenah and Ken DeFreitas to name a few, come to New York. You will face very,very stiff competition. So the words of advice to Sesame, Step it up others may soon enter the competition. Espc. After the great episode of 2k7 that brandished your reputation.
Fireman says:
Ya I hear that. I went to Caribana last year, they put Brooklyn to shame. we need to step our stuff up. Not sure who I’m gonna play with yet, but that all inclusive from red warriors looks tempting.
http://carnivalnetwork.cublogz.com/2008/06/17/red-warriors-all-inclusive-band-registration/