So I’ve finally registered for “The Sacred Heart”, in The Heart That Sings section. I’m thinking the helmet — which is made of metal — might come in handy if it rains on Carnival Tuesday. It rained most of yesterday. It’s drizzling right now, in fact.
Earlier this evening we went to the Savannah to root for “Son of Saga Boy” in the carnival king competition. Nikipedia has acquired a media pass, so I didn’t have to lie to any security guards or NCC officials to get him in this time, and we also found free parking near a row of port-o-lets at the back entrance to the track.
Several costumes were already assembled and on the track, wilting in the drizzle, but in the end it was announced that the competition would be postponed till Friday, as the stage was too wet to for the kings to parade safely. Some people from other bands were upset at the decision, but the Minshallites seemed almost relieved. Many were probably relishing the prospect of their first early night in ages, though more likely they’d be returning the mas’ camp to continue working. Son was fine too, all wrapped up in plastic sheeting like a Christo artwork.
I like the photo, looks like something asleep in a cocoon…
Hmmm. Interesting idea, Victor. Maybe I should suggest that they incorporate the “cocoon” into Son’s stage performance. It could be pushed on stage in the darkness, and Son could suddenly burst out of it as the lights come up.
Yeah, like the costume isn’t hard enough to carry without added complications.
No, here is how you do it. Have some lightweight fabric draped over the costume with one end held offstage, when he walks on stage the fabric is slowly pulled (or falling off) looking like the Birth of The Son: Coming From Darkness Into Light! This is why I only drink decaf!