by Stephen Weir
“The Carnival Winter Market and Parang Extravaganza is the work of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival,” defined the newly reconfirmed President of the Group of Calypso Performing Artistes (OCPA) Henry Gomez (aka King Cosmos). “We’re offering the night’s leisure.”
Hosted by the charismatic King Cosmos, the Parang Extravaganza options performances by a few of OCPA’s artists, together with Caribbean Monarch Macomere Fifi, Guney Cedeno, Princess Trinidad, and DJ Pink X. Along with his MC duties, King Cosmos can even be performing throughout the night.
Count on a joyful sound from the singers on stage as a result of it has been a joyful 12 months for the Calypso group who’ve seen a rebirth to performing within the metropolis. “We held the primary Calypso Monarch competitors this summer time since 2016,” continued Gomez, “It was a sold-out occasion. There was additionally a Calypso Workshop in early August at Harbourfront, together with the Calypso Stars Island Soul live performance, and nicely, it has been a busy 12 months for OCPA members.”
Friday night’s Parang guarantees to be an unforgettable night time. It isn’t solely a live performance and sing-along, however it should even be a fusion of music, dance, and the contagious power of the Caribbean.
The Parang takes place at Scarborough’s Metropolitan Banquet Corridor, (38 Metropolitan Street). It begins at 7 p.m. and runs till 11 p.m. Tickets bought earlier than the occasion price $30, and ticket holders can get into the daytime Carnival Winter Market without spending a dime.
The Toronto Caribbean Carnival is organizing the Winter market on the Metropolitan Corridor in tandem with the Parang. It is going to be a cultural bazaar providing a novel mix of flavours, crafts, and the nice and cozy familial spirit of the Caribbean. This one-of-a-kind occasion guarantees to be the proper vacation spot for these in search of culturally significant Christmas items.
The market doorways open at 10 am.
THE CARNIVAL WINTER MARKET: Date: December 2 Time: 10 am – 6:30 pm Location: Metropolitan Banquet Corridor, 38 Metropolitan Street Entry: $5 OR Complimentary entry with a Parang Ticket, Parking is free
From handcrafted treasures to rum cake and different delectable treats, the Carnival Winter Market will probably be a feast for the senses.
“Sure, there will probably be meals accessible to eat (within the corridor),” mentioned Mischka Crichton, CEO of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival. Each day and night time occasions provide a tasty array of Caribbean delicacies, guaranteeing that attendees can indulge their style buds as they immerse themselves within the festive Caribbean ambiance.
