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YOUNG ONES SHAKE THEIR
TAIL FEATHERS FOR ROYAL HONORS IN 2008 CARNAVAL SAN FRANCISCO
PARADE AT JUNIOR KING AND QUEEN/PRINCE AND PRINCESS
 COMPETITION,
APRIL 12
Hear ye, hear ye! Young ones and teens will get a spirited shot
to claim the royal honors at Carnaval San Francisco 2008, when
the third annual Junior King and Queen/Prince and Princess
Competition takes place on Saturday, April 12 at 1:00 p.m., at
Everett Middle School Auditorium in San Francisco.
Kids compete in fun-loving, Carnaval-style performances for the
coveted title of Junior King and Queen and Prince and Princess
of Carnaval San Francisco 2008, themed “Many Cultures – One
Spirit.” The winners will serve as junior ambassadors for
Carnaval San Francisco’s 30th anniversary.
Young ones and teens will get a spirited shot to claim the royal
honors at Carnaval San Francisco 2008, when the third annual
Junior King and Queen/Prince and Princess Competition takes
place on Saturday, April 12 at 1:00 p.m., at Everett Middle
School Auditorium in San Francisco. The event will be
co-sponsored by Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc. and Everett
Middle School.
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Saturday, April 12, 2008 at
1:00 pm
Mission Neighborhood
Centers, Inc. & Everett Middle School
CARNAVAL SAN FRANCISCO
2008
JR. KING &
QUEEN/PRINCE &
PRINCESS CONTEST
Everett Middle
School Auditorium
450 Church Street, San
Francisco
Donation: $10 adults; $5 youth/seniors; six and under free |
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While many
cultures tell their stories of stunning grace and beauty in the
form of dance, there's only one Carnaval San Francisco spirit [more] |
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Marissa
was the first Junior Carnaval Queen in 2006. |
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the 2008 Finals |
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| Oscar
and Merissa sponsored by Sistas Wit Style.
Both are students at San Jose State University and made
their debut as aperforming couple in the 2008 King & Queen
competition. Merissa has been dancing
West Indian Caribbean style for seven years with her company,
Sistas with Style. Oscar’s
passion is Latin dancing more likely to be found in Puerto Rico
or Dominican Republic. Merissa was the
first Junior Queen of Carnaval San Francisco in 2006. |
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She and her mom,
native Trini Annabelle have been promoting the spirit of
Carnival all thier lives |
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Marissa can now
add he title "2008 Caribbean Queen of Carnival" to her
performance resume and also put the Bay Area on notice that she
is also reigning limbo Queen.
Has
Micaela
taken notice? |
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Festival Feature:
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the drum circle in the |
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DRUM PAVILION |
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At the Drum
Pavilion we take you on a fascinating drumming journey around
the world from the Middle East, Africa, Brazil and Cuba.
The Drum Circle in the Pavilion will set the beat throughout the
weekend of the Festival with:
* Facilitated Drum Circle from sunrise to sunset.
* Community Drumming to break the ice, create community spirit
and generate a festive air of celebration at the Festival.
* Community Building guaranteed to release stress,
invigorate minds and bodies, enhance focus, build confidence,
improve communication and reinforce community and cultural
bonds.
* Highlights of various instrument families:
* Brazil – Agogo Drum, Cuica, Pandeiro, Tamborim, Tan-Tan
* Africa – Rope Djembe, Tambourine, Shaker, Festival
Djembe, Conga
* Cuba – Tubano, Mambo Bell, Tambourine, Bongos, Clave,
Maracas
* Middle Eastern – Doumbek, Riq, Tambourine, Kanjira,
Frame Drum
Percussion masters will demonstrate exercises, rhythms and lead
Drum Circles courtesy of REMO. A total of 100 drums will be
provided by REMO for participants to practice and play on
throughout the Festival. |
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