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“Dare to be different…” New York City’s largest Caribbean festival—The West Indian Day American
Carnival Parade—welcomes a new face to the color and beauty of mas bands which brings this world-renowned
parade to life. For Labor Day 2009, RAMAJAY Mas will make their debut to the world as an ultra
all-inclusive premier band.


RAMAJAY mas’ Creative Design Team intends to gather inspiration and ideas from their
many years of experience within the fashion and mas industry to bring forth innovative, breathtaking and
ultra-sexy costume designs to their masqueraders and the parade’s millions of spectators. RAMAJAY Mas is produced by TEAM G.B (GB God Bless, D'Original Divas, Divas de Carnival & Massive International). They intend to
bring the fantasy of M-A-S (Make A Statement) to Eastern Parkway while paying homage to the splendor of our Caribbean culture.
This team consists of individuals who both know the craft of mas/costume designs as well as fashion. Their
background includes Fashion Institute of Technology (NYC) graduates, winners of WIADCA’s coveted King of the
Band competition and band/section leaders from well-known & respected NY Mas Bands such as Borokeetes,
Rango Mas and Hawks International. Together these talented individuals equal over 30+ years of mas design
experience.


RAMAJAY Mas’ vision extends to being more than just a pretty mas band but providing to
their customers an experience. Born out of the void of masqueraders not able to have a totally ultra-inclusive
experience on the road, RAMAJAY Mas felt it was time to fill this emptiness. They want to give NY masqueraders
the same vibe and ultimate mas experience that is already felt by their mas counterparts in Trinidad and Tobago,
Canada and other Caribbean islands. Outstanding customer service
will be an important factor to the premier experience presented
to RAMAJAY masqueraders. In addition to superior customer
service, RAMAJAY Mas will extend all the amenities of an all-inclusive
band such as tasty lunch & snacks, unlimited non-alcoholic drinks,
roaming photographers and the best DJs and Soca artists providing
incredible vibes in the ‘ULTIMATE ROAD PARTY’.

“We believe the essence of mas
is one’s ability to experiment
and indulge in the freedom of
creativity...Dare to be different!!"

Originally Posted by **Vincy-Soca-Diva** Looking forward to the costumes. Congrats and good luck.

Originally Posted by Prinzez Diva I'm curious enough to consider being lured away from Sesame. I have questions. How is this all inclusive thing going to work on such a short route? Where, when, how will lunch be served? Lunch will be served at the end of the route at a secluded location (exact logistics have not been finalized) Will there be frontline costumes? Like backpack and all? Yes there will be frontline costumes complete with backpacks and large headpieces Will there be some hidden something somewhere to pep up the "non alcoholic drinks"?hmmmmm By WIADCA/NYC Law we can't serve alcoholic beverages on the road. Will there be a pee pee truck? That we have realized may be not feasible for the short route, but we haven't completely voted it out. Like I said all the logistics have not been finalized.

Originally Posted by Prinzez Diva Make sure & purchase a $5 raffle ticket when you purchase your advance ticket for the Band Launch (May 31st @ Club Nocturnal) Grand Prize: Choice of a FRONTLINE RAMAJAY Mas COSTUME (In-house sections only) 2nd Prize: Choice of a Floor Member RAMAJAY Mas Costume (In-House Sections only) 3rd Prize: Two (2) tickets to GB God Bless Annual Independence Day Boatride.

Originally Posted by jamaicangirl Did I miss the date of the band launch?

Originally Posted by Jugosa_Reina May 31st I believe