DOMINICA, (February 19, 2024)- The Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) proudly presents the winners of the Mas Domnik 2024 Carnival, a spectacular event that showcased the vibrant culture and outstanding talent of the island. This year’s carnival, known as “The Real Mas,” was a dazzling array of music, dance, and visual artistry. The winners, who stood out for their creativity and showmanship, on Carnival Monday and Tuesday, February 12 & 13 respectively, have successfully encapsulated the spirit of the carnival, further enriching Dominica’s cultural heritage.
In an exciting twist this year, Discover Dominica Authority introduced a new award category that captured the hearts of many: the People’s Choice Top Contemporary Costume Band Award. This innovative addition has been pivotal as it added a democratic element to the awards. It also fostered a layer of inclusivity and engagement that encouraged a deeper connection with the carnival community.
Readers are invited to join in celebrating these champions and their significant contributions to this grand celebration. The results are as follows:
People’s Choice Top Contemporary Costume Band Award (online voting): Pulse Experience
Opening Parade:
- Best Carnival Business Float:
- 1st Place: National Cooperative Credit Union
- 2nd Place: Belfast Estate
- 3rd Place: Fine Foods Inc.
- Best Flag Wavers Group: NBD Flag Wavers
Jou Ouvè: - First Lapo Kabwit Band: Police Lapo Kabwit
- Lapo Kabwit with the Largest Following: Police Lapo Kabwit
- Best Male: Grim Ripper
- Best Female: Deborah Laville
- Best Sennsé: Ian Michael Anthony
- Largest Ole Mas Group: Chou Poul
- Best Jou Ouvè Costume Group: Runaway Groom
- Lapo Kabwit with Most Lavway: Police Lapo Kabwit
- Best Ole Mas Band: Chou Poul
- Longest Lapo Kabwit: Police Lapo Kabwit
- Largest Lapo Kabwit: Chou Poul
- Best Jou Ouvè Group: Lumination
- Best Theatrical Group: Rum Die
- Best Pappy Show Wedding: Chou Poul
- Ole Mas Parade Winners:
- Best Ole Mas Band
- 1st Place: Thunderbirds
- 2nd Place: Pure Mas Creative
- Best Creative Individual Male: Daryl Phillip
- Best Creative Individual Female: Giselle Allport (Madea)
- Carnival Monday Parade Youth Mas Winners:
- Children Band of The Year
- 1st Place: Paix Bouche Primary School
- 2nd Place: Lucia Lander Dance Group
- 3rd Place: Grand Bay Primary 4H Club
- Children King of the Band: Paix Bouche Primary School
- Children Queen of the Band: Paix Bouche Primary School
- Best Children Float
- 1st Place: Dominica Grammar School Art Club
- 2nd Place: Castle Bruce Secondary School
- 3rd Place: Saint Mary’s Academy 4H Club
- Children and Secondary Schools Category:
- Best Children Sennsé: Grand Bay Primary School
- Secondary Schools Band of the Year
- 1st Place: Castle Bruce Secondary School
- 2nd Place: Convent High School
- Secondary School King of the Band: Castle Bruce Secondary School
- Secondary School Queen of the Band: Castle Bruce Secondary School
- Carnival Monday T-Shirt Bands Category:
- Carnival Monday T-shirt Band:
- 1st Place: Amnesia- Crazy Mess
- 2nd Place: Klubirds
- 3rd Place: Triple Kay- Mega Monday
- Carnival Tuesday Parade Costume Bands Category:
- Best Contemporary Band of the Year
- 1st Place: Pulse Experience
- 2nd Place: Amnesia
- 3rd Place: Fantasy Tribe
- Best Traditional Band of the Year
- 1st Place: Afrikulture Stilt Walkers 2nd Place: New Town Bwa Bwa Academy
- 3rd Place: Thunderbirds
- Special Award for Carnival Spirit: Ole Time Sake
- Adult Traditional King of the Band: Afrikulture Stilt Walkers
- Adult Traditional Queen of the Band: Afrikulture Stilt Walkers
- Adult Contemporary King of the Band: Amnesia
- Adult Contemporary Queen of the Band: Pulse Experience