Four on the Road
Fantazia Junior Launch Was Fantaztic
By Stephen Weir, photographs by Don
Moreland
For the kiddies who play Mas with Fantazia
Carnival, the elements aren’t hurricanes and volcanoes; they are gentle
breezes, friendly sunsets and warm blue water.
On the weekend the Fantazia Carnival held a launch party for junior revelers
– the children that will be taking part in the July 21 Junior Carnival Parade.
Will Morton, driving force behind Fantazia,
has long been known for the uniqueness and beauty of the costumes. This year he has chosen the Elements, as the
inspiration for the costumes that will be worn on the road, be it the Kiddies
Parade or Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade for adults on August 4th.
When it comes to the adults, the costumes
based on ice, fire, wind and water, are sexy, basically being more feathers
than fabric. With the kids it is
different. The costumes for the children are both modest and comfortable. What made this year’s costumes standout are
colours and patterns of the cloth, the angel wings and the feathers.
There were three sections showing at the
late Saturday afternoon show and party. The children modeling for the Elements of
Mineral section wore red-violet shorts and tops, brightly coloured metallic
belts and necklaces and capped off with headgear made with two shades of dyed violet
feathers.
Elements of Time used green and lime
coloured tops and shorts that cover both the chests and lower body. Elements of
Magic, the third section showing Psychedelic coloured shorts and tops, headbands
and feathers.
The junior Carnival Parade is being held on
the road near Malvern and Neilson Parks in Scarborough. The parade kicks off at 11 am with Fantazia
being the fourth of eleven bands scheduled to go out on the road.
The Elements Kiddies launch was held inside
Fantazia’s show room and production area. The camp is located at 3895 McNicoll
in Scarborough.
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