Carnival in Jamaica
It’s been more than a decade since Jamaicans got their first taste of Carnival back in the 1980’s. Then, a seasonal past-time of those familiar with things Trinidadian, Carnival is today an almost year-long passion for thousands of Jamaicans, here and abroad, who now plan their social agendas and budgets around what is perhaps the island’s largest and most highly organized national event.

Evolution of Bacchanal Jamaica
Bacchanal Jamaica was formed 7 years ago and the main strength is in its blend of energy, experience and diverse events developed over the years by the individual Mas Bands making up this group. In all, there are some thirty such events spread over 12 weeks from January to April with every week covered by at least two events per week.

One of the characteristics of island life is the tendency for its people to lose interest in an event or activity that remains unchanged over time. In anticipation of this, the group introduced several modifications to its long events calendar over the last few years. These include a series of Friday evening fêtes. Soca’cise (free supervised exercise) sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays where revelers come to get fit for the season ahead and most importantly become familiar with the music of the season. The establishment of ‘Beach J’ouvert’ a party at the exotic James Bond Beach in Oracabessa, St. Mary which combines great entertainment and a splash of paint as dusk descends.
 
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Now, in its 17th year, Supreme Ventures Jamaica Carnival is a celebration for the people of Jamaica. The season was officially launched at the Jamaica Pegasus on Friday February 17th in fine style. Supreme Ventures Jamaica Carnival in association with its new sponsor Digicel promises a season of musical diversity, colour and revelry, and it will sweep through Jamaica like no other. Byron Lee again captains the ship from Negril Point to Morant Point and back to Party Central, Kingston, and this season’s theme, Ocean’s Fix 2006, will bring the Sea, Sand and Soca to all its stops islandwide.

With its unique way of incorporating the entire community into its activities, Supreme Ventures Jamaica Carnival in association with Digicel, works with local promoters on each leg of the carnival journey, to ensure that each event has some local ‘flavour’ and that the local vendors and concessionaires all enjoy the benefits of “carnival coming to town”. All through the season, you can look out for new faces and flavour, and you will be sure to see the Digicel Rising Stars™ winner, Christopher Martin, and finalists like Noddy Virtue and Daynia.

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