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Carnival thrills at Adam Smith Square
Posted By: News In Response To: Biting insects in Couva (News)
Date: Wednesday, 13 February 2002, at 7:59 a.m.
By Anna Lisa Paul Newsday
Hundreds of spectators turned up at Adam Smith Square yesterday to view the colourful splendour that is Carnival.
Persons lined Ariapita Avenue as they patiently waited for bands to cross the judging point, while others went in search of their favourite bands. Large band Poison was one of the first bands to cross this point, with 5,600 masqueraders in the band.
The 26-section band employed the services of 168 security personnel in an effort to assure the safety of its masqueraders, and was one of the two bands to provide portable toilet services for its players this year.
One band official said this was one of the better years in security, while nine music trucks kept the rhythm flowing.No incidents of persons storming the band or violence occurred, reported the official.
Spectators also enjoyed the sight of blue devils and smaller bands during the lull in competition.
Harts presented "Heartbeat of Carnival 2002 - Latin Fire" at approximately 11.15 am at this juncture.
Security personnel kept order and non-masqueraders out of the band while some 3,000 masqueraders paraded in colourful costumes.
Harts also provided their masqueraders with portable toilet services, in an attempt to facilitate their players with all amenities. Foreigners were in abundance as they craned their necks so as to not miss anything, while judges sought the assistance of police officers to clear the area in front of the judging tent.
The stands were filled, and some people made use of the rest of the square to lunch with family and friends.
Trini Revellers' security personnel said they encountered non-masqueraders before reaching Adam Smith Square, and that the police had to be called in as some masqueraders were pick-pocketed.
Masqueraders in Wayne Berkeley's band "And De Rains Came" were treated to live performances by the band Atlantik with Ronnie McIntosh as they crossed the judging point.
Masqueraders readily agreed to pose for pictures with persons interested in snapping souvenirs to take home, from places like Colombia, Caracas, Venezuela and the United States.
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