The Caribbean Digicam spoke with Advert’ria LaPierre, a seasoned part chief and future Queen of Carnival, about her thrilling presentation for this 12 months’s carnival with Tribal Carnival. Advert’ria, whose journey on this planet of mas started at simply three months previous, shared her experiences, aspirations, and upcoming tasks.
Advert’ria has been deeply concerned in enjoying mas all her life. “I’ve been enjoying mas since I used to be 3 months previous, so all my life!” she exclaimed. Her dedication and keenness for carnival have grown through the years, main her to tackle the position of a bit chief for the previous eight years. This 12 months, her part, PlayMasWithAdria™, is portraying Di Vinci for Tribal’s Artwork of Mas Showcase. “The identify of my Feminine Particular person costume for Toronto Junior Carnival King and Queen is known as Acapella: Queen of The Opera,” she added.
Beginning with simply 20 kids in her part, Advert’ria’s management has seen the quantity swell to 60 this 12 months. Her dedication to the younger masqueraders is clear in her efforts to make the expertise particular for them. “This 12 months, all my masqueraders will likely be getting my new carnival equipment merchandise to put on on the parade. My new merchandise are known as The Carnival Princess – Physique Artwork. I’ve face and physique jewels and likewise face and physique tattoo stickers,” she mentioned.
Past her carnival involvement, Advert’ria enjoys quite a lot of actions. “After I’m not concerned in kiddies carnival’s mas right here in Toronto or Trinidad, I really like to bounce, mannequin, learn and write books, and play video games with my pals. We go to the films collectively and set up days to have enjoyable doing stuff,” she shared. Her zest for all times is clear in her multifaceted pursuits and her definition of happiness. “Happiness to me is attending to journey and have adventures elsewhere and international locations with my household, enjoying with pals, and having the ability to do all of the issues that I really like that give me pleasure.”
Wanting forward, Advert’ria has thrilling plans. “I’m on the point of launch my new guide quickly. It’s known as ‘Adria The World Traveler’ and it will likely be out there on Amazon and native bookstores. I may also be modeling at African Vogue Week 2024 for Qweenfecy Clothes,” she revealed.
Advert’ria’s message for aspiring younger masqueraders is easy but profound: “I need youngsters to take pleasure in being a child. Be sure to are enthusiastic about no matter you wish to do in life. Have enjoyable, be form, and work laborious.”
