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

In 1991, while President of Sesame Flyers International Incorporated, Winston Munroe was approached by Derrick Noel at the Hawks’ Christmas Dance to start an Adult Mas Band collaborative effort with his production company “Deck Production”.

After The Executive Committee welcomed the idea, Hyacinth Williams agreed to make a trip to Trinidad to scout out some of the mas producers. These prominent figures included Wayne Berkley, Peter Minshall, and Steven Lee Young. The decision was made to work with Steven Lee Young, since he seemed to be the most accommodating. Steve produced 1,000 costumes for Sesame Flyers carnival in 1992 with the theme “Excerpts Of The New World”. After the successful mas campaign on the parkway, the production changed the face of Mas in Brooklyn, New York.

Sesame Flyers placed third in the competition that year and have not looked back since.

Sesame Flyers carnival band history

Theme: Beauty Of The Dark Continent

Sections: 13 Costumes

Avg Cost: $180 – $1500.00 USD
Designer:

Profile/History: Borokeete Profile and History Click Here

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Theme:The Warriors
All Inclusive Costumes, food, drinks, DJ and refreshment trucks, a professional sound system, mobile restrooms, tight security, goody bags, roaming photographers, excellent customer service, and much more.
Sections:(4) Chinese Warrior(f), Amazonian Warrior(f), Roman Warrior(m), Iceni Warrior (f)

Avg. Cost: $180-$220 USD
Designer: Tracy and Denise

Profile/History: Click Here To View Red Warriors History

Sections:13 Tropical Rain Forest, Caribbean Sea (1p/ 2p),Tobago Wedding (1p/ 2p), African Spirit, Cocoa Panol, Island Sunset, Fire Limbo, Chip Chip Water, Trini 2 D Bone, Governor Plum, Carnival Fever, Island Passion, Pink Coral,Paradise Plum, Oil and Music, Fiery (Fireworks)

Designer:

Profile/History CLick Here To Visit Sesame Flyers Profile/History

Sections:13 Tropical Rain Forest, Caribbean Sea (1p/ 2p),Tobago Wedding (1p/ 2p), African Spirit, Cocoa Panol, Island Sunset, Fire Limbo, Chip Chip Water, Trini 2 D Bone, Governor Plum, Carnival Fever, Island Passion, Pink Coral,Paradise Plum, Oil and Music, Fiery (Fireworks)

Designer:

Profile/History CLick Here To Visit Sesame Flyers Profile/History