The Antigua & Barbuda Association of Georgia (ABAG) Carnival Troupe has been actively participating in Atlanta Caribbean Carnival since 2004. A major goal of the Association is the promotion of Caribbean culture throughout Georgia. The Association’s first year participating in the Atlanta Caribbean Carnival consisted of a ‘t-shirt mas’ and has since then added colorful costumes and splendor. While ABAG Carnival Troupe was awarded consolation prizes throughout the years, the children section won 2nd place in the 2007 Carnival. In 2006, ABAG Pansonics Steelband, an off shoot of the Association’s Pan Academy, became a new addition to Atlanta Caribbean Carnival. Besides its involvement in Carnival, the Antigua and Barbuda Association of Georgia is also actively involved in community, charitable and education projects throughout Atlanta and the Caribbean.
Dysfunctional Kaos Masquerade is a multiethnic organization.
Based in Atlanta, Georgia with members spread out throughout the United States,
we strive to create unique masquerade costumes which express the rich carnival history of
the Caribbean and Brazil using color and original themes to bring “a higher level of Mas”.
For the 2010 Atlanta Caribbean Carnival, Dysfunctional Kaos presents “Candy Coated Kaos” and “Candy Coated Kiddies”.
Carnival revelers of all ages are welcome. We look forward to you getting KAOTIC with us.
Launched in 2009, Essence of de Caribbean is a team of vibrant
and dedicated individuals with a passion for Carnival and Community, made up of a diverse group of masqueraders
from various ethnicities, islands, and cultural backgrounds. Essence of de Caribbean is dedicated to promoting
cultural unity and diversity, while serving our community. We are a non-profit organization that is funded by
donations from businesses in the community and local fundraising events held by Essence. Our purpose is to give
young girls and boys the opportunity to have an outlet to learn about their ancestry and to stay off of the streets.
Essence of de Caribbean's focus is to create events and activities for families to come together and learn about
each other's background and to create a new background in the Atlanta, GA area. We are a diverse group stemming from
the United States to the Caribbean Seas. Using a global approach in displaying culture and creativity, expressed in the
form of costume, music, dance, and design; invokes a burst of energy as we uniquely represent each island as one in unity.
We are a member of the non-profit organization The Atlanta Caribbean Carnival Bandleaders Association. Essence of de
Caribbean allows for its members to have hands on role in our decision making and creation of our costumes for Carnival.
If you enjoy the music of the Caribbean come on out and play mas with us Memorial Day weekend in Atlanta, GA.
This energy entices some, even says seduces others, and endears spectators as they witness thee emergence of a new
Carnival Troupe, "Essence of de Caribbean" for Atlanta Carnival 2010!
Madd Colors Madd Soca presentation
"Islands United" representing the whole caribbean
All Inclusive T-Shirt Band
Contact Prestige 404 567.3644
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Pan People Steelband was formed by students and faculty in the Atlanta University Center (AUC) in 1986. The group is a cultural ambassador for the steelpan, the only acoustic musical instrument invented in the 20th Century. In showcasing the steelpan Pan People has become a prominent member of the Atlanta arts community and an advocate for cultural diversity and social change for youth. The group has participated in several educational, civic and cultural programs in the Metropolitan Atlanta area, elsewhere in Georgia, and in other southern states. Pan People is a community based group working with the youth in Atlanta’s economically disadvantaged communities, teaching them steelpan stylistics, developing their social skills and, in general, providing them with positive alternatives. The group has also conducted steelpan workshops at several elementary, middle and high schools and most of the tertiary institutions in the Atlanta area. Pan People has performed at the major festivals in Atlanta and the Southeast. These include the National Black Arts Festival, Midtown Music, First Night Atlanta, the Atlanta Caribbean Carnival, the Atlanta History Centers, Black World Music Series,@ Kingfest International, the High Museums Family Day@ program, the Birmingham Black Heritage Festival, Charleston's Moja Arts Festival, and the Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama. In September 2005, the group participated in the Labor Day Jouvert Parade in Brooklyn, New York. This year the group travels to Trinidad to participate in the Carnival celebrations.
PRIZM Mas
There's no mas like PRIZM Mas! A unique and contemporary masquerade band, PRIZM Mas embraces the festive facet of PRIZM where masqueraders will not only impress judges and spectators, but also embody the very essence of Carnival -- artistry, originality, and enjoyment. As our motto says, our intention is to Bring You The Full Spectrum of Entertainment.
About PRIZM International Concepts
With the shared desire to combine entertainment with social awareness and community consciousness, PRIZM International Concepts has built a multifaceted entity, armed with a plethora of skills, including media production, event planning, education and visual communication talent. Recognizing the importance for social contribution in the United States and the Caribbean and going far beyond events and networking avenues, PRIZM proudly spearheads the "Learning for a Lifetime" program. Built upon a foundation of activism, the program is geared to encourage the education of children in the Caribbean by providing the resources that are necessary to nurture them both academically and interactively.
