Last year’s First Place Winners are back for the 2010 New York West Indian Labor Day Parade and Carnival. Borokeete theme this year, Ball Ah Confusion in Concrete Jungle.

Borokeete’s Down De Road mas camp for special events located at # 656 Powell Street Btw New Lotts & Linden. Email Borokeete@gmail.com   718-513-1331

Borokeete’s now has a new registration mas camp location:

Camille Johnson Plaza
5414 Church Ave.,
BTW 54th & 55th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203

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Borokeete USA Ball Ah Confusion in Concrete Jungle presentation for 2010 Annual NY Labor Day Carnival Parade is bound to be astonishing!

Check out the message straight from one of their most innovative leaders, and a peek at their costumes for this year.

Borokeete USA EXCITED AFTER WINNING ALL THREE FIRST PLACE TITLES IN 2009. We are coming back even stronger with our 2010 presentation: Ball Ah Confusion in Concrete Jungle Where Dreams Are Made OF for the Annual West Indian Labor Day Carnival Parade. Our Launch will be Coming SOON with lots of new surprises for our members!!!! NEW MAS CAMP LOCATION. Sneak Peek of what’s to come Just visit http://www.BorokeeteUSA.com for more information!
ONE VERY LUCKY REGISTERED BOROKEETE 2010 MEMBER will WIN A TICKET TO TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO SPONSORED BY CARIBBEAN AIRLINES!

“Nice Costumes“, “Great Costumes” “I really like that one“,”I buying dat!“, thats what the people were cheering as the Borokeete models displayed their costumes. For Labor day 2010 there is noshortage of new mas bands. However, one of the oldest bands Borokeete showed why they were still one of the best carnival bands around.  

The Band launching took place in Brooklyn New York. This year Borokeete celebrates Indian heritage with sections like Phagwa. Already making headlines in the Trinidad Guardian, Borokeete is off to a strong start this labor day. By securing sponsorships from Caribbean Airlines, there may not be a better choice for masqueraders wishing to jump up and play in New York.

Just a block away from the Breakfast Shed on Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, is legendary mas band, Borekeete USA. This year, its portrayal of Chutney Bacchanal is a tribute to the Indian community of T&T, and there’s already talk of it capturing the coveted Band of the Year Award.
President and designer Anthony Pollymore, who has lent his services to mas camps from Trinidad to St Croix, said of the portrayal: “This year, we thought it fitting to acknowledge the contribution that the Indians of T&T have made to the overall culture of our nation. Borekeete USA is a trailblazing organisation that has set the standard for mas bands in New York, having won numerous awards over the last decade. It has spawned other giants, such as Hawks and Sesame Fliers. Today, Borekeete USA has been eclipsed as the main player and continues to see members of its rank desert, only to form rival outfits.
Pollymore has taken this in stride. “Look, section leaders are given leeway and have a lot of influence, so it’s only natural that after a while they will tell themselves that they can start a band.” He finds some solace in what he calls “the unofficial Peoples Choice Award,” and states, “if we had the numbers like Sesame Flyers we coulda win. Everybody always says that after they see the bands on Monday,” referring to Labour Day.
Chutney Bacchanal is expected to be 700 strong, with each section highlighting an aspect of Indian culture and art. The Ganges, Divali, Phagwa, the Sun Goddess, and Sitar, are the names given to some of the sections. And unlike other bands, Borekeete USA’s kids’ section will complement the overriding theme of the adult portrayal.
In years past, Carnival along Eastern Parkway was serenaded by live bands and big name entertainers. Pollymore discusses that topic, evidently frustrated by “the crazy fees that artistes are asking for a few hours of work.” Soon, he was bearing his soul: “Last year, we were able to get Allison Hinds because her fee was paid for by Courts, who was opening its first store here in Brooklyn. That way they promoted their business. We can never afford Machel and other top performers.” According to Pollymore, fees for the elite entertainers could run as high as forty thousand US dollars for just about four hours of work. Despite the concerns he expressed, Pollymore hinted at this year’s entertainment. Let’s just say, it’s a big one! But more on that later.
Chutney Bacchanal’s mas is being skillfully constructed in the basement of Borekeete USA headquarters. This is the heart of the enterprise, where the art of wire-bending, cutting, sticking and the assembly of the costumes take place. In a way, this is a West Indian effort. Toni Bramble and Montgomery Fraser, who hail from St Vincent, were assiduously at work, ensuring the best product possible. They were soon joined by Pollymore, who shed some light on the work involved before that big day: “It’s no problem getting feathers and the gold and silver leatherette here in New York, but other colours like purple, red, and pink …we have to send for them from Trinidad. Same thing with the beads…gotta get it from home.” Things are shaping up here at Borekeete USA. Their supporters should take heart.

(Glenville Ashby is a New York based journalist)
Source: Trinidad Guardian

Borokeete Section Chutney Bacchanal

Borokeete Mas Band dislplayed a preview of their section ‘Chutney Bacchanal’ at the Imperial Night Club in Manhattan. If there is one thing about New York and the Labor day Carnival, is that masqueradres love their pretty costumes. The bright gold costume embroidered with sequence and tassels definitely looks like its going to bring the bacchanal.

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Borokeete held their band pre launch on July 4^th at Elements in New York. They teased those who attended with a little taste by showing two well designed costumes. This pre launch only left attendees wanting more and eagerly awaiting the full launch. There was so much anticipation behind Borokeete’s launch that it brought out well respected people from the Caribbean community. Jamaica’s own, reggae superstar Tony Matterhorn was one of the many noticable attendees. On July 5^th Borokeete revealed the full 13 sections at Secrets in Brooklyn.

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Each of the designers this year did a wonderful job at capturing all aspects of African beauty. The sections highlighted the beauty of the continent’s animals, flowers, natural gems, and most importantly its people. With sections such as Orchid of Paradise which celebrated Africa’s beautiful flowers.

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After the ladies modeled the costumes on stage, those who attended were allowed to look at the costumes up close as the models walked around the venue. There were certainly two sections that received the most attention, Black Diamond and Empress of Africa. The name within itself, Black Diamond, initially attracted people and the black and white costume kept their attention. Empress of Africa displayed a blue and white costume that had three tall white extensions that were worn on the model’s upper back. To fit with the title of “Empress” this section will be leading Barokeete down Eastern Parkway at this year’s Labor Day Parade. Borokeete’s official sponsor is Courts Caribbean, A large Trinidadian furniture store. This Labor Day Parade, Courts will be participating with Borokeete on Eastern Parkway. They have bought out an entire section.

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]]> http://carnivalinfo.com/2008/07/11/witness-the-beauty-of-the-dark-continent-borokeete/feed/ 2 http://carnivalinfo.com/2008/05/26/borokeete-caribbean-ancestry-and-african-roots/ http://carnivalinfo.com/2008/05/26/borokeete-caribbean-ancestry-and-african-roots/#comments Mon, 26 May 2008 22:30:38 +0000 admin http://carnivalnetwork.cuhosted.com/?p=249 Last Year, Borokeete USA stunned spectators with their amazing interpretations of Caribbean Ancestry. In 2007, They displayed the magnificence of The Carib and Arawak. This year, they seek to go back further and bring us “Beauty From The Dark Continent.” New York residence get a glimpse July 5th of the full Costume line-up.

Theme: Beauty Of The Dark Continent

Sections: 13 Costumes

Avg Cost: $180 – $1500.00 USD
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Profile/History: Borokeete Profile and History Click Here

The West Indian-American Labor Day Carnival Parade is a spectacular cultural event held annually in Brooklyn, New York. In 2006 this one event brought in over 4 million domestic and international patrons to its famous parade route. Currently, the West Indian Labor Day carnival parade is ranked as the world’s largest carnival parade festival.

In the twenty two years of our existence, Borokeete International Inc. has grown exponentially and has always maintained a major presence at this very impressive parade. It has been awarded the prestigious title of Best Costume Band many times because of not only our enormous popularity and great audience anticipation but because of our ability to far surpass all other participants every year.

Last year their carnival presentation was Cibola Quest. That presentation won second place however, it was voted the people choice for band of the year title last year.