Who will be Queen?
Next Friday, beginning at 8 p.m. at the La Croix Palletization Plant, six young women will be on stage vying for the 2013 Miss Pâtani crown.{{more}}
The six are: Kizzy-Ann Black of Calder, Miss CMT Out ah Trouble Family; Aleisha Campbell from Belair, Miss Catoâs Heavy Equipment; Lori Jack from Stubbs, Miss Touch of Pearl; Angell John from Freeland, Mesopotamia, Miss Red Dog Garage; Angella John (no relation to Angell) from Evesham, Miss PKF/KDLT and Latoya Pitt from Carriere, Miss Sunsail.
They are expected to make four appearances, including an introduction in costumes provided by Ahdrenaline Mas Camp, swimwear, talent and evening wear/interview.
Lyn-Marie Nichols, member of the Pâtani Carnival Committee, said the young women have been preparing themselves since March.
âWe train our girls to the best of our ability, and patrons can come out and relax and enjoy the Miss Pâtani 2013, because it is going to be a show with a difference,â she said.
Every year, the organizing committee does its best to step up its game and, according to Nichols, this year is going to be no different.
âThis year, we are going to ensure that patrons get their moneyâs worth,â she added.
The night is expected to feature performances by various guest artistes, and the final walk by Miss Pâtani 2012, Leonney Bentick.
The public will be given the opportunity to get a glimpse of the six contestants tomorrow, Saturday, with a planned motorcade, which is expected to leave the Victoria Park around 12:30 p.m. making two laps around Kingstown before heading to the Marriaqua Valley.
Immediately following the crowning of the new Pâtani queen, revellers will take to the streets for JâOuvert, followed by the kidsâ party, beginning at 1:30 p.m and the festivities climax with the street jump-up.
âPatrons can come out and enjoy Carnival with the Pâtani Carnival Committee, but we are asking that you, please, leave all your weapons at home and let it be a peaceful Pâtani Carnival 2013,â Nichols said. (DD)