UVI Carnival Costumes - 2004

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Through A Cultural Door...

The Virgin Islands Carnival 2004 theme is "Journey through a cultural door for Carnival 2004." UVI's troupe will portray civilizations that have contributed to the development of knowledge in the region. This will be displayed in three sections of costumes and a float symbolizing intellect.

Support UVI's Carnival Troupe at the 2004 Adult's Parade

- Saturday, May 10, 2004 - Western Cemetary to Lionel Roberts Stadium - 10 a.m. until -

The African section will portray Nubia or Kush, which is thought to be the cradle of civilization. The first part of this section will pay homage to the Dogon nation of ancient Mali . . . whose ceremonial costumes will lead the African section. Following the ceremonial costumes will be troupe members in flowing, traditional white vestments -- symbolizing the African scholars at the ancient university in the legendary city of Timbuktu.

The Greco-Roman section will feature male gladiators and female troupe members in togas. Ancient Greek and Roman societies contributed much to the intellectual, artistic and socio-political development of mankind.

The Taino Indians, descendants of the Arawaks, were skilled at agriculture and hunting, and were also accomplished sailors, fishermen, canoe makers, and navigators. This troupe section will depict male and female Tainos, who inhabited Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands when Christopher Columbus arrived in the New World.