Long Bush Xmas parade 2013 in living colour - video exclusive
The typical Long Bush parade is filled with glitz, revelers, floats and adornments from numerous groups with the now signature Christmas colours of red, white, green and blue.
The way in which this parade is celebrated often incorporates traditions such as troupes and floats accompanied by local music and includes groups which also participated in the Virgin Islands [Tortola] August Emancipation Festival.
Both young and old, men and women dance the route passing through Long Bush, Lower Estate, all the way to Huntums Ghut, moving to the sound of sweet calypso music with a mixture of some Holiday songs while dressed in their colorful costumes, some even wearing masks.
If you believe in Santa Claus then you can even find him at the Long Bush Christmas Day parade with all his helpers dressed to work or workup. No question is to be asked on how Santa got there! Some of his helpers could be seen on roller skates, as stilt-walking Moko Jumbies, and others on top of big trucks.
As night fell on the 2013 Long Bush Parade, it turned into a festival of lights so none of the delightfully dressed persons in the parade will be missed, even as some were showing a little skin.
The revelers at the parade had enough energy and inviting dance workup moves to replace the BVI Electricity Corporation just up the road. You could not help, but be impressed with the blaze of colours as you knew it was still Christmas.
The creativity of the costumes had to capture your imagination, the passion of both those who danced in the parade or those who simply line the parade route or those who took a look from their houses high up along the Capital’s parade route.
But wait, hold up! Where can I see this again? You are at the right place, as what has now become his signature, Photographer John F. Black has captured in full living colour and excitement, the songs, the lights, the dance moves, the music, the parade. Sit back and just click on the video play button. We guarantee you will not want to miss next year’s Long Bush Parade.
Long Bush Xmas Parade 2013 from John F Black Films on Vimeo.
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32 Responses to “Long Bush Xmas parade 2013 in living colour - video exclusive”
I think the other are referring to Mr Black's work in putting together the video whereas you appear to be talking about the parade itself.
Christians do not need to prove anything to you by behaving in any certain way. But it is our duty to share the truth of Christ with you where we can...and extend a special invitation to you to join the heavenly family.
Open your heart and mind...and you will "hear" the Spirit of truth. If you listen to him and act on his message, your eyes will be opened and you will no longer make such judgmental statements.
Please read John 3:16.