Treasures & Anasazi Dancers Boast Largest Troupes During Colourful Festival Parade [Gallery Included]
BVI Platinum News
Updated: August 07, 2012 6:55 pm AST
Published: August 06, 2012 10:57 pm AST
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A wide cross-section of themes were displayed through colourful costumes during the August Festival Parade today, Monday, August 6.

The largest groups on the road were Treasures and Anasazi Dancers. Both groups fielded a children's section, moko jumbies and an adult section with a variety of pieces.

Moviene Fahie once again did not disappoint in presenting her cultural perspective. This year, she featured Virgin Islands food and as customary, a donkey was used to help portray her theme.

Reole 'Limping Jack' Frett, another regular feature in the August Parade was back again this year, but instead of focusing on culture, his depiction spoke to crime. A mini coffin, a sign that warned against the use of guns and a photo of murder victim Keri Harrigan were mounted on a cart.

The BVI Heritage Dancers also took part in the parade and they sought to highlight the history of cricket. Some members of the group were engaged in batting and bowling exercises on a flatbed truck.

Pageant queens and participants, along with local businesses, schools and service clubs also took part in the annual parade that stretched along Waterfront Drive to the Road Town Festival Village.

[Photos: Gordon French/BVI Platinum News]
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  • Readers' Opinion
Treasures costumes were beautiful the best I have seen in a long time on Tortola!
August 09 at 2:02pm  |  Like ▪ 2 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 3 People dislike this.
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to hmmm | Report Abuse
I totally agree!!
August 10 at 9:07am  |  Like   Dislike
All Troupes | Report Abuse
Everyone did well all the majorette troupes, Treasures and Anasazi were nice I love coming out to see the large and colorful troupes we need more troupes like them what happen to cct and colorful creations this year.
August 09 at 1:56pm  |  Like ▪ 2 People like this.   Dislike
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college student | Report Abuse
anasazi and their same old dry moves were quite alright! not very entertaining but on point.

but i must say Treasures SHUT IT DOWN!! s/o to them and their choreographers for truly putting on a show
August 09 at 9:05am  |  Like ▪ 3 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 6 People dislike this.
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Nonsense | Report Abuse
This have to be someone in Treasures ... Lol Poor Yall GROW UP
August 09 at 7:57pm  |  Like ▪ 3 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 1 Person dislike this.
what ah thing | Report Abuse
No sah anasazi was the entertainment there u got 2 be crazy i bet u all my money dem win!!!!!!!! cause they were way better den treasures dis year.
August 10 at 8:29am  |  Like ▪ 1 Person like this.   Dislike
great | Report Abuse
the parade was good overall but the Anasazi Dancers' performance was amazing. well choreographed! I loved their theme as well honouring past royalties very befittingnwith this years festival theme!
August 08 at 12:33am using an iPad  |  Like ▪ 34 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 18 People dislike this.
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Had a Blast | Report Abuse
This Year Parade Was Great.! Looks like if you ain't wear bikini and bra you ain't in nothing .. The Sunshine Dancers Were Great
August 07 at 5:26pm  |  Like ▪ 6 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 1 Person dislike this.
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good day | Report Abuse
It was an enjoyable parade. I enjoyed watching the kids performed but my favourites were anasazi and sunshine dancers.
August 07 at 12:01pm  |  Like ▪ 28 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 2 People dislike this.
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Good parade | Report Abuse
Most of the troupes were very good and entertaining. The only thing was the parade moved so slowly with huge gaps and a lot of stopping, would be more enjoyable if it kept flowing. Some of the antics of some members of Delta Petroleum troupe were way overboard, looked like they were almost having... more
August 07 at 9:25am  |  Like ▪ 25 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 4 People dislike this.
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Agreed | Report Abuse
I do agree with what you are saying I had to cover my child's eyes from them they went way over i think for they need to get that regulated next time around.
August 07 at 1:13pm  |  Like ▪ 8 People like this.   Dislike
yes, was embarrasing, i didnt see Mr Bevis there but if he was i am sure he didnt want his brand being associated with that. The other dancers were so much better, dont know wht these ladies had to act so vulgar, it didnt make them look good at all.
August 07 at 2:18pm  |  Like ▪ 8 People like this.   Dislike
Home grown | Report Abuse
You people complain about every damn thing. You all stay on the sidelines, don't participate, and criticize those who do. Have any of you who are talking about the dancers how they WUK UP, been to Trinidad, St. Vincent or Eastern Parkway for Labour Day? Well, if you did you will really see... more
August 07 at 4:57pm  |  Like ▪ 11 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 12 People dislike this.
the one | Report Abuse
awsome phot spread platinum.
August 07 at 8:47am  |  Like ▪ 5 People like this.   Dislike
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Good idea | Report Abuse
Definitely enjoyed both groups. The performances were entertaining.
August 07 at 7:56am  |  Like ▪ 2 People like this.   Dislike
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this was indeed some colourful costums beautiful indeed
August 07 at 6:18am  |  Like ▪ 6 People like this.   Dislike
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