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INTItReOFFICE MEMORANDUM,..
to: Mr. Cesar Odio bAtE: April 27, 1988 VIM
City Manager
subact: MAY 12TH COMMISSION
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FROM: Miller J. Dawkins REFERENCES:
City Commissioner
ENCLOSURES:
Please schedule the Carnival Development Committee, Inc. to appear before
the City Commission at the May 12th meeting to discuss their plans for the
11 2nd Annual Columbus Day Weekend Festival."
cc Honorable Mayor S
Members of the City Commission
Aurelio Perez-Lugones
CARNIVAL DEVELOPMENT COWI E ;'At
11098 H6V• 19th Aveme
Miami, Plorida 33161
April 191 1988
Mr, Cesar Odio
City Manager
CITY RALL
3500 pan American Drive
Miami, Florida 33133
Re: Columbus Day Weekend Parade - October 8th b 9th, 1988
Dear Mr, Odio:
On October 8th and 9th, the Carnival Development Committee (CDC) is hosting
its 2nd Annual Columbus Day Weekend Festival, which was presented last year
through its subsidiary, American Caribbean South Florida Carnival Association
(ACSFCA) on Saturday, October 10, 1987. We respectively seek your permission
in granting us street closures for the aforementioned days and the facilities
of Bicentennial Park.
We would also like to be considered for financial aid/support from the City
of Miami for this major event. This festival, we are sure, will attract many
visitors to our city. Any measure of aid from your office, will be greatly
appreciated.
Enclosed is a copy of the proposed budget for such event. We know that this
festival would add to the City of Miami's revenue, since this year we are
expecting an audience of approximately 40,000.
Thanking you in advance for your kind consideration in this matter.
Respectfully yours,
Franklyn 0. Smith
President
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American Caribbean South Florida
Carnival Association, Inc.
3311 Northwest 99th Street
Miami, Florida 33147
Att: Frank O. Smith, Chairman
Dear Mr. Smith:
Thank you for your application requesting the use of
Bicentennial Park during October 8-9, 1988 for the West Indian
Festival.
We have reserved both dates for this outstanding community
festival. Please contact me next month so we can start to work
on securing necessary permits for this event.
Sincerely,
64A Al�z
Ira Marc Katz
Special Event Supervisor
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ESTIMATED BUDGET
OCTOBER 8 &9j, 1988
Park Permit $ 75.
Concessions $ir000.
Police $2p500.
Fire -*Inspector and Rescue $1000.
Clean-up $ '600.
Disposal $ 400.
Barricades $ 200.
Park Staffing $ 300.
Fire Assembly $ 25.
Park Stage $ 400.
Private Security $1,000.
Tote Barrels $ 200.
Misc. Expenses $1,000.
Total $8,700.
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS. RFrREATION ANr) PUSLIC FACILITIES/STADiumS. MARINAS -AUDITORIUMS
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SPECIAL EVENTS APPLICATION �V�
APPLICANT INFORMATION/(print or type)
I. NAME OF ORGANIZATION/SPONSOR (Legal name) : ,v7E,4,,r•�,y �,�,,`�,y
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7. SPONSOR STATUS:
[] NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION TAX EXEMPT NO.:
[13--'F OR PROFIT ORGANIZATION
[] INDIVIDUAL "
[] CHARITABLE
[] OTHER
EVENT.INFORMATION
S. SPECIFY TYPE OF EVENT:
[] POLITICAL [] PRIVATE PARTY
[] RELIGIOUS [] FAIR/CARNIVAL
[] COMMUNITY EVENT [] FILMING
E] CONCERT/PERFORMANCE [] FUND RAISER
[] SPORTS OR RECREATIONAL EVENT [3--fARADE
[ -�'FEST I VAL
IF MUSICAL CONCERT(SPECIFY) [-ILIVE [ RECORDED
SPECIFY TYPE OF MUSIC AND NAME OF PERFORMERS OR BAND
PREVIOUS CONCERT HELD: [4JT'ES []NO IF YES:
47HEN/WHER x - ` C
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IF FUND RAISER, NAME OF CHARITY OR RECIPIENT OF FUNDS
[] OTHER(SPECIFY) _L/� 1[!iY[Y_7C'h�/SG•X•al�1�/�rt1/��id�1L1/��l/•
9. BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE EVENT: (r�/,i„Lr��,,�,,,,t,,/;•,ti ! «��,4 i
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10. INDICATE NUMBER OF PEOPLE EXVQqTr3D T�ATTEND EVENT AND/
SPECIFY BASIS FOR PROJECTION-K b`7 �a='[//w/� ct��. •.ucy172-
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11. DESCRIBE PROMOTIONAL AND ADVERTISING PLANS OR THIS EVENT
( INCLUDE DATES AND MEDIA TO BE USED) '7,VW:L
12. DESCRIBE ORGANIZATION'S CAPABILITY TO ACCOMPLISH THIS EVENT
(INCLUDE PAST EXPERIENCE AS W LL AS DATE LO AT N OF M LAST EVENT, IF APPLICABLE): /SZ
(Attach Additional In ormat on if Necessary
13. IS THIS EVENT FREE TO THE PUBLIC Ea- YES [] NO. IF NOT
PLEASE STATE ADMISSION/ENTRY CHARGE $ •
14. DATE(S) AND HOURS OF EVENT:
SET UP DATE:
START DATE: /C'
END DATE: nc./n_ ��� d — /o 8
BREAKDOWN DATE:
15. LOCATION(S) OF / EVENT (SPECIFY
FACILITY) : Wl, IVln,ck
TIMES
TIMES /DA d — /O IDA
TIME: /a A NI - /I)
TIME:
,,,,.OR OTHER
16. IF MORE THAN ONE LOCATION, SPECIFY DATES/HOURS FOR EACH
LOCATION:
LOCATION
DATE
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17. IF STREETS ARE TO BE CLOSED, PLEASE SPECIFY STREETS/AVE ES,
DATES AND HOURS, (ATTACH A MAP OR SKETCH):
All
18. IF A PARADE IS PLANNED STATE ROUTE AND PROJECTED ATTENDANCE:
19. WILL THERE BE MECHANICAL RIDES? [] YES D4 NO. IF YES:
NAME OF CARNIVAL OPERATOR
PHONE NUMBER
DOES CARNIVAL OPERATOR HAVE INSURANCE7 LJYES LjN0
NAME INSURANCE CARRIER
NOTE: ALL CARNIVAL, AMUSEMENT, OR CARNIVAL -TYPE EVENTS
SHALL PROVIDE THE REQUIRED INSURANCE POLICY OR POLICIES AS
STIPULATED BY THE CITY.
20. WILL ANY TEMPORARY STRUCTURES BE BUILT? YES [ No
IF YES SPECIFY TYPE AND MEASUREMENTS '
21. WILL ANY TENTS OR CANOPIES BE SET (JP? ['a-iEs []NO
(MUST BE CERTIFIED AND NON-FLAMMABLE)
22. WILL PORTABLE TOILET
BE USED? [ Es
[]NO
(SEE ATTACHMENT #1)
23. WILLL FOOD AND/OR BEVERAGES
BE SERVED?
[-31"E'S []NO
[] FOOD
[] NO
CHARGE
[�HARGE
[BEER
[] NO
CHARGE
[�HARGE
[3 NON-ALCOHOLIC
[] NO
CHARGE
[..CHARGE
BEVERAGE
NOTE; BEVERAGES MUST BE DISPENSED IN SOFT CONTAINERS.
TYPE AND NUMBER OF VENDORS:
[ ��'OOD #45-
[4 NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE #1a
[] ARTS AND CRAFTS #
[] OTHER MERCHANDISE (SPECIFY
[g'-'BEER #C1
[] WINE #
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24. WILL VENDORS BE COOKING OR HEATING FOOD? ,[9/YES [] NO
IF YES:
1-1/GAS L7 CHARCOAL
[] ELECTRIC [] OTHER (SPECIFY)
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25. DO YOU PLAN TO HAVE FIREWORKS? []YES
[ /0.IF SO:
DATE(S) TIME LOCATION
CONTRACTOR'St TELEPHONEt
NAME OF INSURANCE CARRIER
26. WILL YOU NEEDING ANY OF BE THE FOLLOWING FROM THE CITY?
[]SNOWMOBILE - LARGE
[]SNOWMOBILE - SMALL
[]ELECTRICITY
[]EXTRA STAGING
[]GENERATOR
[]PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM
[]MICROPHONE
[]OTHER(SPECIFY)
[]PODIUM
[]PORTABLE STAGE/
_JIOXING RING
[ PORTABLE STAGE/CANOPY
[]BANNER INSTALLATION
[]PORTABLE BLEACHERS
27. IF YOUR ORGANIZATION CARRIES LIABILITY INSURANCE, PLEASE
COMPLETE ITEMS A THRU E BELOW: _
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE INSURANCE CHECK HERE []. *REMINDER CONTACT
RISK MANAGEMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS AT 579-6058.
A. NAME OF INSURANCE COMPANY$
B. LIMITS OF LIABILITY:
C. NAME OF INSURANCE AGENT:
D. AGENT'S PHONE NUMBER:
E. IS THE CITY OF MIAMI AN ADDITIONAL INSURED ON THIS POLICY?
[]YES OR []NO
*** PLEASE ATTACH TO THIS APPLICATION A BUDGET SUMMARY TO INCLUDE
ANTICIPATED EXPENSES'AND REVENUES ASSOCIATED WITH EVENT.
IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT THE APPLICANT IS FINANCIALLY,
ADMINISTRATIVELY AND PROGRAMMATICALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL
ASPECTS OF THE EVENT.
SIGNATURE
TITLE
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INSURAW:E INFORMATI011 -`SPECIAL EVENTS
:'rFa T LIFORMATION:
1 Individual;s) or Org3ni%ation(s) sponsoring/conducting the event
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?. Address Of individual(s) or organization(s) conducting the event
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(Street) (City) (State) / Zi Code;
�. Ctintact Persc. w%✓ �i��in�C��i�/, _Telephone No. �jG 'a�_
1 . T pe or nature of event�,,E,/Y/�/f /`1JdC1.?:••-vn��'� %n,�•c7�'�
�. Location of event or facility to be used
5. Date(s) of Eventek/g.'gg �d�i�28F3 Date(s) for set-up or tear down
event
T. Number of attendees anticipated ?DO0 • -r / en jn
SU?A.H.eV INFORIATION
i. Ccverage 2. Insurance Company-
3. Limits of liability 4. Agent
is the City of Miami an .additional Insured on this policy?
A current cert_ficate of Insurance indicating compliance uith any
required insurance policy or policies must .be on file with the
inar_ce Department,, Risk Management Division prior, to the conduct
of any event.
` noinsurance Drotection is provided check here
I:vthe individual(s) or organization(s) conducting the event fall
t; provide the required insurance protection in a form and manner
a=cectaole to the City of Miami, then coverage for the City Will
be provided through a special events liability insurance policy
issued to the City. Details on this coverage are available upon
request. The individual(s) or organizations) sponsoring or
ccr_duc ti r_g the event will be named as additional insureds an t is
policy•
of U ab=lity as Follows:
Under 1.000 Attandee•s
:c=/ _^jury 5300,000 per each occurrence
5_00,000 aggregate
�r:;r 0,:-M3ge S;0,000 per each occurrence
Z30,000 aggregate
e ?odil Injury $30 per claim
Froperzy Damage 550 per.claim
} 7;q per event per day
Over 1,000 Attendees
$1,000,000 C5L per.
occ./aggregate
L106- Lime
a%320 per even-, per day
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HO T c: Coverage excludes all ever.as where the sponsoring
or3,;r.'_=acion or individual provide its/his cwn
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Hon. Victor 11. Ue.Ylrr l-e
Commissioner Ci tv of Ili ami
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Miami, Florida ;S,IzI
Dear Commissioner DeYurre:
This letter is i n reference to item #57 on the City of Miami Commi Gsi can
Agenda and to request your support and approval of permits for the 1Ase
of the Bicentennial Park on October S. and 9, 1988. and a street
festival on October 9, 1988.
'The following gives a complete detail and i nsi aht into the West l ndi an
American Day Carnival Association's background and reasons why W1AVC(i
is the official sponsor of the West Indian American Miami Car•ni-:al. rind
undoubtedly should be granted permits.
The West Indian American Day Carnival Association of Br -Pater Miami.
Inc., was incorporated as a not for profit corporation in 198�a. to
sponsor and present a West Indian style carnival i rr the Greater Miami
area; and to provide scholarships to students of the Caribbean..
In October, 1985, WIADCA received its 501 (c) (_) tax exempt status from
the Internal Revenue Service to legally carry out its activities. to
April, 19BB, WIADCA applied far and was granted a aervice mark, gi ir,q
WIADCA the right and privilege to present and designate the event West
Indian American Miami Carnival during the.week-end preceding Colombus
Day. This service mark expires October, 1998, and protects the
Association from having anyone infringe or attempt to illegally claim
rights to the event.
In 1985 and 1986, WIADCA sponsored the West Indian Amer:can Mz ami
Carnival in North Dade. It was the first time an event of such
magnitude with an authentic Caribbean +favor, was presented in South
Florida. In 1987, as a result o+ a tootball game at the new Joe Robbie
Stadium and conflicting schedules, WIADCA sought and obtained a permit
from the City of Miami to present the event. It was indeed a tremen-
dous success.
During the 1987 planninq sessions o+ WIADCA, Orlando Smith att'enaed
meetings of WIADCA, and got first hand i n+armat i on that W IAL)Cri was
experiencing difticulty in obtaining a permit from Metro Dade County
as a result of the scheduling of the football game on the day of the
parade, and misrepresented to the City a+ Miami that hrm presented the
Carnival in 1985 and 1986.
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May 51 1988
It was only until WIADCA's attorney discovered the erroneous tilino by
Mr. Smith, and at a subsequent meeting with the Citv of Miami Community
Development Division that WIADCA was granted a permit for the testival
on Sunday, October 11, 1907. It must be mentioned.that Mr. Smith
presented bands in the West Indian American Miami Carnival in 1985 and
1986.
In order to avoid anv conflict with Orlando Smith and simultaneously
avoid having to persue legal action,.an advice from staff at Community
Development, WIADCA was told that the City of Miami's policy towards
rental of the park was "on a first come, first serve basis."
On October 9, 1987, WIADCA filed and application with the Par1::s and
Recreation Department and made a deposit to secure the facility. ra
our knowledge, Orlando Smith had not filed an application or made a
deposit at that time.
In a follow-up meeting with Mr. kresky and Mr. Katz, special event
coordinators, they informed us that an instructions from staff at
Community Development, they had to accept a check from Orlando Smith
in January, 1988 or there about. "they further indicated that the City
Commission will have to make the final decision on the granting of
permits.
While the WIADCA respects the professionalism of the City of Miami
staff and personnel, the consequent change in policy has further
aggravated the situation. Mr. Smith is already making claims to the
fact that he has the permit.
The WIADCA alreadv has commitment from potential sponsors, banoleaders,
advertisers, the State of Florida and Metro Dade County. Contracts
and commitments are in process, however, as a result of the change
in policy, it has significantly restricted, WIADCA's planning and
scheduling.
WIADCA believes that Orlando Smith and company is making an open and
blatant attempt to steal an already established event, and goodwill
developed by WIADCA, since thousands of visitors come from throughout
the nation, Canada, England and the Caribbean, to participate in the
event.
The officers and members of WIADCA would like to implore the Honorable
Mayor and Commissioner, that this request should not be taken as WIADCA
being in conflict with another group, but review the fact which
determines that WIADCA has had a history of success in presenting this
event which has made a tremendous impact to the City of Miami.
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May 5, 1999 .
It -is only fair that WIADCA be•granted the permits for the event, to
that the Association can move steadfastly to plan and carry -out its
Fourth Annual West Indian American Miami Carnival.
An overview of WIADCA's achievements indicate that over the past three
years Mayor Stephen Clarke -of Dade County, has proclaimed the week
preceding the event, West Indian American Weei:, and have Issued a pro-
clamation therewith.
The Governor of the State of Florida has recognized WIADCA as the
official sponsors of the event.
The Mayor of the City of Miami, proclaimed the week, West Indian
American Week in 19e7.
Senator Bob Graham has recognized the Association as the of+icial
sponsors for the event.
On behalf of the officers and member of the Association, I would like
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October 19 19ea
October 2, 1988
October 3 lqee
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
WEST tNDIAN AMEERICAN W88K
OCTOBER 1. THOUGH OCTOBER 71 1988
'Old Mas' Dance and Calypso competition
Mahai Temple
Church Service
Steelband Concerts and Cultural Events
throughout the Greater. -Miami area and
Fort Lauderdale
Pre7Carnival Dance - Mahai temple
Parade of'Kings and Queens of the Bands,
Kiddies Carnival and Cultural Show -
Bi centenn2 al Park,
Festival Parade - Starting from Miami Dade
Community College, Northeast 1st Avenue
and 4th Street, and will culminate in the
Bicentennial Park.
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Certi # mate 0+ theorporati otn Catate of Fl on da) ,
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" IRS Tax. Euempt Letter.
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Service -Mark - State of Florida.
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Application Filed with Parts and Recreation and Public Fat lity
for October 1998 event.
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Cancelled Check on Depdsit for Use of Park for .October 7, 19ee.
6.
Permits from Metro Dade for 1985. and 19e6 Festival.
7.
Souvenir Journals 19859 1986, and 1987.
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False Application Filed by Orlando Smith Claiming -that he
presented Carnival in 1985 and 1486.
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Complaints Filed with the Circuit Court in 1987, which was
pending in 1987.
10.
Minutes from Meeting in July in which Orlando Smith attendeo.
11.
Newspaper Clippings.
12.
Support Letter from Commissioner Dr. Barbara Carey.
13.
Support Letter from 8WIA and the "Trinidad and Tobago Tourist
Board.
14.
Grant Approval - Metro Dade Countv.
15.
Schedule of Events for 1999.
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WEST INDIAN AMERICAN DAY CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION
OF GREATER MIAMI, INC.
THE ASSOCIATION'S
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Aldwyn C. Thomas. President
Euclid Lai Fang. 1st Vice President
Carlton Dodds. 2nd Vice President
Ruthe%rn E. Williams. Treasurer
Hugh Allong. Secretary
Dr. Leroy Lashey. Public Relations & Communications
Rudolph Awai. Coordinator. Parade Activities
Francis Raggo. Coordinator Band Leaders
ADVISORS:
Aubyn Jones
Kelvin Alexis
MEMBERS:
Goodwin Gregoire
Eugene Prentice
Euclid Selman
Earl Prescott
Michael Hood -Julien
Olivier Solonwn
PUBLISHED BY:
AdwArt
pap►Ycs /prNrtlip� typsaettJnp � apeclilNes
EXECUTIVE EDITOR Armando Leighton, Sr.
EDITOR ASSISTANTS Maricela Leighton
George D. Govia
ACCOUNTS EXECUTIVE Wayne O. LeBlanc
PHOTOGRAPHER Armando Leighton, Sr.
SECRETARY Esther Villalobos
1260 N.W. 57th Ave • Suite 205
Miami, Florida 33126
Telephone: (305) 262-3893
CONTENTS
Pages
The Association's Committee
1
President's Message
2
Proclamation
3
Carnival in Perspective
4
Guyana at a Glance
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Carnival in Pictures
9/10/11
St. Vincent & The Grenadines
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BWIA makes it happen
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Barbados Celebrates Independence
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Straight Talk
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Caribbean Cool Hits U.S. Market .20
Solo Harmonites Steelband
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Pllk-"�'�'-.a--:�#-" =V)n"rfr: -.r, 1"'a% (tir third Annual 14'ete Indian Aflurica;x Carx:iid of _tficarL
t'jerwitl anel ?.tT✓w:
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i-, .r-✓i-mot 1, tri t �Y,) a i r, g th-e r k— h c u I t u r t: ri tia
Pr.-r-cm ff) ��e- a unique .4ay, of bringinz abovit
this Wtv, Indian American Cr)rnrrun1tX-__;,
rear he can trartlw'e this into constructing a Wid ecorx,,mic arl'i -rocial
APt-', 1A to 'Jrnt for FxAitital revegnition in the samemannera:i odxr ethnic minx:T--le, hay d'ow.
In f4-k-,firaling 15'est Indian American Week, there is no reed to create divisi-,.,,esss -a ithin our
virfatruraty. Be mirwiful that -,he must give credit and credence to those who ha%e laid- L;w
to: trlAc liioz C*itrlt a 1.XcCW
Whits: %t: arc exrxmcming a tremendous growth in the development of the celebration. ,Ae must
ht 1'�litifmj% ry)t fi) allow the expec-tation of monetan- rewards and egotism circumvert the renal spirit
(if (.mir wvlralions. %'c'.4would identify Ourselves as ; force to be reckoned within this sc%cica-xwmic
;jtwJ rx)litkal sroectrum.
It is rx) worider that we will demonstrate to the City of Miami. Dade Counry and the State of
Hor - Ida, that as West Indian Americans, we are exemplary and disciplined in -our behavior. We
are lrj(JcvJ good citi/ens.
As we lfxjk ((sward to next years celebrations, we hope that we can create greater excitement
'jrwJ crithusia%rn as we have done this year.
We know that it will he bigger, better and more colorful.
On behalf ol'the officers, members and supporters, as president of this great organization, I
ey'lend to You a frif)%t enjoyable Carnival.
/Is Miami!
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VMEREAS: The West Indian American Day Carnival Association of Greater Miami, Inc. is a non-profit
organization composed of members of West Indian origin and others who are kindly disposed
to the art, culture, and traditions of West Indian nations, and
WHEREAS: The association will be celebrating West Indian American Week in Dade County from October
4th through October 12th, 1986, and the theme will be "OUT OF MANY, ONE NATION) TOGETHER
WE ASPIRE, TOGETHER WE ACHIEVE", and
WHEREAS: The association will be celebrating Its Second Annual West Indian Carnival Parade in Greater
Miami on October 12th In order to stimulate an understanding of steelband music and other art
forms derived from the cultural experiences of West Indian nations, and thus encourage public
acceptance and appreciation of such musical forms as an integral part of the American musical
spectrum.
NOW, THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED THAT 1, STEPHEN P. CLARK, MAYOR OF METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, do hereby proclaim the week of October 4-12, 1966, as
Wept Jnbian 2mertran Meek
IN OBSERVANCE THEREOF: I all upon the good people of Metropolitan Dade County to join me in saluting the organizers
of this important cultural event, and to give full consideration to the significance of this ob-
servance.
October 4, 1986
DATE
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STEPS IEN P. CLARK,
CARNIVAL IN PERSPECTIVE BY:
Carnival for the most West
Indians is similar in significance to
the Fourth of July celebration or
the Thanksgiving holidays for
North Americans. It is the national
festival of most Caribbean
countries. In recent years.
however. West Indians residing in
different cities of North America
and Nothing Hill, England, have
transported this cultural festival to
the shores of their adopted
homelands. Miami is one of the
most recent North American cities
to experience a West Indian type
carnival.
However, the carnival celebrations as they are practised in these
regions onginated on the twin island of Trinidad and Tobago. The French
settlers in Trinidad were the initiators of this festival. Although Trinidad
was never a French territory, the French who were allowed in by the
Spaniards towards the end of the eighteenth century soon out numbered
the Spaniards and dominated the island's culture.
According to Andrew Carr, a prolific Trinidadian author, "from 1783
and for half a century, the French developed the carnival: a season of
gay and elegant festival extending from Christmas to Ash Wednesday."
The Africans began to take part in Carnival after they had attained
freedom under the Emancipation Bill of 1833. Their contribution to
carnival was their portrayal of "camboulay" (from the French "Cannes
brulles,"' the burning -off of the cane on the sugar plantations, where
they used to be mustered at the call of horns and conch shells, and
marched of to put out the fires).
Over the years. however. carnival has been transformed from a
celebration of very simply disguised masqueraders parading the streets
to the accompaniment to simple and contrived musical instruments to
a celebration that is a spectacle of color and grandeur with recorded,
instrumental and steelband music (calypso) at their very best.
However, with the development of carnival to what it is today and with
its insurgence onto "foreign" soil have come several crisis and conflicts
both politically and economically. Trinidad and Tobago has not escaped
its share of these conflicts also, but they are more evident in the adopted
countries.
Almost every group that is responsible for organizing carnival outside
of the West Indies has had to deal with major problems in staging this
event. It is a struggle to obtain sponsorship, and political and financial
support in most of these "adopted" places, especially in the initial stages.
However, adding to the difficulty of stagging carnival is the rivalry that
exists between two or more groups of West Indians competing to stage
the same event.
For carnival to be a success in these regions, the organizers must
obtain political and financial support. Without it and without the co-
operation of the various state, local public and commercial agencies,
the event will be doomed to failure. To gain this support organizers have
to lobby and try to prove to politicians and representatives of the various
agencies the benefits they will gain from the event.
When conflicting groups of West Indians, however, compete to stage
the same event, the situation becomes muddled and sometimes the
event is placed in jeopardy. This scenario in earlier years threatened
the Labor Day celebration in New York, has severely curtailed the
Baltimore festival, has damaged the Montreal carnival, has accounted
for demise of Washington, D.C.'s celebration, and almost destroyed the
Miami Carnival which is in the third year of its infancy.
The situation in Miami was tenuous for a while when another group
entered the picture and tried to steal "the thunder" from the West Indian
American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) led by its President Aldwyn
Thomas who has successfully presented Carnival in Miami in 1985 and
1986.
Even though the event was successful again this year, it would have
even been better if this other group had not emerged. The Biscayne
Blvd. route the Association had attempted to get might have been
approved, and political and financial support might have been obtained
from city officials and prominent businesses.
West Indians should note that carnival on the whole and particularly
in a foreign country is not simply bacchanalia. It is, as described by Carlos
Lezama, the President of the New York Association, "a major force and
contributor of the formation of a sociological framework within which
West Indians have demonstrated their cognizance of social
responsibilities and personal development."
It is to be hoped that people from the Caribbean will perceive carnival
as a cultural event that is intended to provide unity among people. In
the words of Lezama, it is only when a people are united culturally, "then
political and economic integration plus national identity will become
feasible. West Indians who reside in Miami and other parts of the world
will only be recognized and respected as people through strength, and
4 unity. isstrerlgtb:'
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Welcomel
As Mayor of the City of Miami and on behalf of my
colleagues on the City Council, it gives me great pleasure
to welcome you to the Third Annual West Indian American Week
taking place October 3-11, 1967 in Miami.
We feel proud to be the site of this unique Caribbean
celebration. As an international city, Miami will provide an
ideal setting for the festival, while profiting from a
cultural and ethnic exchange.
The festival will enrich our city, creating a West Indian
Islands and Caribbean atmosphere and promoting friendship and
Increased interaction between Miami and our neighbors in the
Caribbean.
Sin rely,
Xavier L. rez
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Metro Dade Council of Arts & Science
City of Miami Police Department
City of Miami
Parks & Recreations Facilities Dept.
City of Miami
Community Development Division
Florida State Division of Arts & Culture
Dade County Mayor Stephen P. Clark
City of Miami Mayor Xavier L. Suarez
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t the City of Miami and on behalf of my
the City Council, it gives me great Pleasure
u to the Third Annual west :ndlan Amerlan reek
October 3-11, 1987 in Miami.
cud to be the site of this unique Caribbean
As an international city, Miami rill provide an
for the festival, while profiting from a
ethnic exchange.
al will enrich our city, creating a rest ir,dian
aribbean atmosphere and promoting frlendship and
erection between Miami and our neighbors in the
Sin rely,
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GUYANA AT A GLANCE
Guyana (formerly spelt GUTANA). is an Amerindian word
meaning "land of many waters," because of the many
rivers and creeks which criss-cross the land. The country
is also called "the land of six peoples," because of is multi-
racial population.
FACTS ABOUT GUYANA
CAPITAL: Georgetown.
LOCATION: Guyana is located on the North Eastern shoulder
of the South American continent. It is bounded by Suriname
on the East. Venezuela on the West and Brazil on the South
and South-West.
POPULATION: 790,000.
AREA: 216.000 (83,000 sq. miles).
LARGEST TOWNS: tither than the capital, Georgetown, there
are four other townships New Amsterdam. Linden, Corriverion
and Rose Hall.
EARLY HISTORY: Guyana —Land of Many Waters— a land
criss-crossed by a network of rivers dotted with rapids and
waterfall. Rivers, the source of natural beauty and wealth, and
the birthplace of our recorded history.
For though the Spanish attempted to settle in 1530. it was
swiftly and permanently aborted, and it was the Dutch traders
who established a trading post on the Barima River in the 1580's.
They formed the Dutch West India Company in 1621 and under
its provisions Essequibo, one of our three counties, was declared
a Dutch Colony.
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nations, and thereafter there was constant conflict between the
Dutch, English and French for outright possession of Guyana.
In 1814. the colonies of Essequibo. Demerara and Berbice were
ceded to Britain, who in 1831 merged them into one colony,
British Guiana.
It was one hundred and fifty-two years later in 1966, that
Guyana gained its independence from Britain, and four years
later in 1970 established itself as a Co-operative Republic.
LANGUAGE: The official language is English. Creolese, (an
English -based creole), is widely used. The Amerindians still
speak their own dialects which can be put into three distinct
language groupings. Hindi and Urdu are sometimes used by
Hindus and Muslims respectively.
CLIMATE: Guyana enjoys an equatorial climate and is pleasant
for most of the year.
NATIONAL BIRD: The Canje Pheasant or Hoatzin, a rare bird
found principally in this area.
NATIONAL FLOWER: The Victoria Regia, a water -lily
discovered by Robert Schomburgh, a German Botanist, in 1837.
CURRENCY: The monetary unit is the Guyana dollar which
is made up of'one hundred cents.
PLACES OF INTEREST: Stabroek Market, St. George's
Cathedral, Liberation Monument, The Non -Aligned Monument
at Company Path, The Cenopath, The 1763 Monument, The
Promenade Gardens. The Botanic Gardens, The Demerara
Harbour Bridge.
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ies of Essequibo, Demerara and Berbice were
who in 1831 merged them into one colony,
ndred and fifty-two years later in 1966, that
its independence from Britain, and four years
blished itself as a Co-operative Republic.
Zofficial language is English. Creolese, (an
e), is widely used. The Amerindians still
dialects which can be put into three distinct
ings. Hindi and Urdu are sometimes used by
slims respectively.
ana enjoys an equatorial climate and is pleasant
year.
1IRD: The Canje Pheasant or Hoatzin, a rare bird
11y in this area.
FLOWER: The Victoria Regia. a water -lily
obert Schomburgh, a German Botanist, in 1837.
C The monetary unit is the Guyana dollar which
one hundred cents.
INTEREST: Stabroek Market. St. George's
` ration Monument, The Non -Aligned Monument
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BH'/A for South-Lastern United States cif America
since 1991. who acted as co-ordinator for the national
airline of Trinidad and Tobago with the Salo
Harmonites Steelband luting their stay in Miami tier
the Miami Carnival season. had nothing but praise
for the comportment of the 35 players bath on and
off the stage.
Solo lived up to their reputation as one of the
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Bird. Whether they were playing the classics. calypso
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section of the multi -ethnic community which
comprises the population of Miami.
They proved to worthy ambassadors for their
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the pans rather than take to the dance floor as they
did when Byron Lce and the Dragonai►es from
Jamaica. performed.
BW/A, of course, took up the tab for the return
tickets Cor Solo and also calypsonian Relator. one
of the live top bards ivhn bClied out their latest
compositions.
Ralph Adams. Regional Manager of BMA in
Miami. was very please that the airline was able to
help to make it positive contribution to the 1987
Miami Carnival. which was the third time around
For WIADCA.
Serville asserted that two members of the
association. secretary Hugh Allong and Rudy Ahwai
gave him all the support that they could and that
augured well for the future.
Earlier this year. Des1wradoes got it standing
ovation when they performed at Carnegie Hail. New
York. playing Drum classics to calypso.
Aldwyn Thomas. President ot'the West Indian
American Day Carnival Association of* Greater
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"Ten new clients in three months. You*
I earned that great escape to Barbados!"
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fora lot of reasons. of course.. Rarf+:+dos offers all that ... golf.
tennis. windsurfing. snorkeling, deep sea fishing. Cricket. too.
... And %%eather that makes you want to avoid the office forever.
That's not all that makes fiarhados ... Barbados. It's much more
1 a matter of outlook and attitude. The. Balans are friendly. warm.
'Gr1 BARBADOSNext ea atiyes, you lust gave me the perfect ldldri so .
Kext cacalion?Great idea.'Ihe, four of us could dosome
serious dining and dancing. 1'11 het Barbados is even a
j better escatxr the second time... that's no exaggeration!"
GOODNESS. GRACIOUS
BARBADOS CELEBRATES 21 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE
On November 30, 1987, the island -nation of Barbados marked its 21st camiversan. of hulependence from Britain.
Barbados honored this historic anniversan, (title a series of celebrations
throughout the island during the month of November.
ltteluded among the celebrations were a Thanksgiving Recital at Frank Colle.vmore Hall, the new concert
hall in Bridgetown, and a Pop Concert at the National Stadium. There was also a Barbados 21 Youth Ral1v
at the National Stadium featuring the National Youth Choir and Youth Orchestra.
Barbados was tint settled by SIZE: 21 miles long. 14 miles wide CURRENCY: Barbados uses the VISITORS: Barbados receives
the English in 1627, and remained highest point is Mt. Hillaby (1,115 Barbados dollar comprising 100cents. approximately 360.000 visitors
a British colony until 1966. when Ft.). One BDS dollar equals approximately (excluding cruise passengers)
the country became an CAPITAL: Bridgetown 50C U.S. Barbados currency is pegged annually. Of these. some 148,000are
to the U.S. dollar. from the U.S.A.; 71,000 from
independent member of the POPULATION: 250,400 approx. Canada. Other major tourist -
Commonwealth. Today.
Barbados is a member of the
United Nations (U.N.) and the
Organization of American States
(OAS). The country prides itself
on its political and social stability
and on having a literacy rate of
over 9X%. one of the highest in
the world.
BARBADOS FACT SHEET
LOCATION: 2.1(1) miles southeast
of New York; 1,612 miles southeast
of Miami; 575 miles southeast of
Puerto Rico; 596 miles northeast of
18 Caracas. Venezuela.
ORIGINS: Majority of people are
African (primarily West African)
descent. Other key elements of the
population include English. Scottish.
and Irish.
LANGUAGE: English
CLIMATE: Stable year-round
climate 75° to 85° F. Average relative
humidity 57-74%. constant trade
winds 7-8 miles per hour.
ECONOMY: Dominant factors:
Tourism, sugar, and light industry.
DOCUMENTATION: Proof of
citizenship required (passport, birth
certificate) and photo I.D.
generating countries are the U.K.
(39.000), the Commonwealth
Caribbean and Europe(88.500)
AIRLINES: From U.S.A.: American
Airlines. BWIA - International.
Eastern Airlines. and Pan Am.
For more information.
contact the Barbados Board of
Tourism. 800 Second Avenue,
New York, N.Y. 10017. Tel: toll -
free (800) 221-9831. in New York
(212) 986-6516, in California
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VISITORS: Barbados receives
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annually. Of these. %onw 148.000 are
front the U.S.A.: 71.W0 from
Canada. Other major tourist -
generating countries are the U.F.
(39.000). the Commonwealth
Caribbean and Europe (88.3W)
AIRLINIr1: Front U.S.A.: American
Airlines. BWIA - international.
Eastern Airlines. and Pan Am.
For more information,
contact the Barbados Ek-mrd of
Tourism. 800 Second Avenue,
New York, N.Y. 10017; Tel: toll -
free (800) 221-9831; in Ncw York
(212) 986-6516; in California
(213) 380-2198. 1t�•►a?� +
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Armando Leighton Sr., publisher and chief photographer
of this magazine must he complimented on his vision l6r advising
that the 1987 issue of the magazine be published after the Mianii
Carni%al. rather than before as was done in the hro previous
issues.
Armando and his attractive w Ke. Maricela, there kept busy
at the Miami Carnival. on October 11. at Bicentennial Park
taking these top class photographs so that you could have a lasting
memento of that unique occasion. They were simply fascinated
by the colour and music.
Carlos Lezama and Ben Flores, two top officials of
WIADCA of New York tvho visited Mianti tior the celebrations,
stated that Miami was ideal fior these celebrations, and would
Ix willing to offer the organiiers some of the experience they
gained in the last eighteen years in Brooklyn.
Advertisers must be complimented for helping to make this
edition of the magazine possible. It must he stated (hat many
of the firms %%ilh Trinidad connections acnt out of their way
to ensure that the magazine hit the road.
The help of firms front other sections of the West Indian
Community %vas also greatly appreciated. It is expected that there
will toe a Nigger participation by. more West Indian firms in the
coming years.
Special mention must he made of the Tourists Boards of
St. Vincent and The Grenadines. Barbados and Antigua and
Barbuda who played major roles in assisting us.
Winnie George. Station Manager of Guyana Airways in
Miami. has stated that a steelband from Guyana was likely to
conic to Miami for next year's Miami Carnival.
Last but not least. I must thank George (John D) de Govia
for his help and supporting articles in this magazine.
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Their repertoire ranged from classics to calypso and
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