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"La Dolce Vita Crystal" All Inclusive VIP Section in Posion Private Showcase
Date: Saturday 21st January 2006
Venue: 40 40 Club, NYC
Promoters: Constep Travel and Events
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It was a classic case of taking the culture to the heart of the entertainment capital of world. TJJ rolled up with the Soca Web crew and ace camera man Allan T around 8pm. There we were at Jay Z's club 40/40 in Manhattan, sippin' on some gold and watchin' mas! In true trini style, as if to enhance the authenticity of the mas, the event got off to a late start. But when the ball got rolling it was definitely worth the wait.

Ms. Gambia Fathia Touray and former Ms. TnT New York Cherise Alibey modeled the costumes. The presentation was La Dolce Vita Crystal frontline section for an all inclusive section in Poison for C2K6. You can read more about the designers Kathy and Karen Norman here.

The event was hosted by Rheba Escalera of Constep Travel & Events with Alana McIntosh handling the PR. I spoke with Alana and Rheba and they expressed to me their goals for the event and their vision for the future. They wanted to present the mas to non-West Indians in order to expand the audience and see the culture grow. Why keep such a good thing all to ourselves right? With the recent launch of MTV Tempo, Carnival 2006 in the air, and the Soca Warriors going to Germany, I think it is perfect timing to keep the momentum going. Thanks for inviting us ladies, we'll see you round the savannah!