Anderson McBain
Carifest VIX 2019 was held in Trinidad and Tobago this year and some twenty-one (21) countries participated in the festival. From the opening ceremony to the arts and crafts on display at the Grande Market, ten packed days of a marvelous time was had. Carifesta, a regional presentation in its fourteenth (14) year was showcased at the Queens Park Savannah in the capital city of Port of Spain.
Haiti , St. Lucia, St. Kits and Nevis and Dominica are just some of the countries who brought their fashion and electrifying performances. There was even a contingent made up of the Caribbean diaspora representing Canada. The craft available for sale can only be described as creative and very innovative and jewelry made from volcanic ash from the island of Montserrat were among items offered for your choosing.
The Parade of Nations was one of the first events and it allowed the participants to fly their flags high and there was even a display of traditional dance and song. Below are some of the highlights from Carifesta XIV.
Some shots of the Parade of Nations
St. Kitts and Nevis 
Canada was well represented 
Antigua and Barbuda 
Dominica 
A Jamaican representative wears his flag proudly 
First people of Dominica 
Members of the T&T Cadet Force 
St. Lucia flying their flag high 
Proud to be Trinidad and Tobago 
Hear are just a few shots from the Carifest XIV 2019 Grand Market
Flags of the participating countries flying high at the Grand Market 
Local snacks and treats on sale 
The Haitian representatives at their Booth at the Grand Market 
Handmade handy craft items 
Replica of the Steel-pan Instrument 
Antique washing board 
A piece of volcanic rock from Montserrat 
Animation played a big part of the Carifesta festivities and the team of creators of the Celflux fame, was very proud to showcase their Animated Short at the event. Hear are some highlights.
The Creators of Celflux strike a pose with their live size banner
Mrs. Selvon Abraham speaks with the mother of the creator of Celflux
A section of the audience viewing the film 
The audience is transfixed 
A look at the screen showing the Celflux Short 
A member of the audience chats with the Creator of Celflux 
A member of the Caricome delegation visits the display
The Celflux team chat with a foreign industry expert at the event
