Batabano 2008

Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:14 pm Post subject: Batabano 2008

Hello everyone, wave

As some of already know Batabano is soon approaching, schedule as follows: band1

April 26, 2008 - Junior Batabano street Parade and Family Fun Day - Glass House Lawn

May 1st - Masquerade Fete - Pedro Castle

May 2, 2008 - Friday Night Fete - Tree House

May 3, 2008 - Cayman Carnival Batabano Adult Street Parade and Street Dance.

I do however have a question.....which refers to the Tree House.....never heard of it, will someone enlighten me??

Thanks!

RC sun

Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 11:51 pm Post subject:

The Treehouse was a very popular restaurant that was destroyed in Hurricane Ivan.

Are you sure you found the schedule for this year's Batabano? Rolling Eyes

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Otherwise, I'm not sure of anyplace that exists now that is calling itself The Treehouse.

Char

Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 6:17 am Post subject:

scubachar wrote:

The Treehouse was a very popular restaurant that was destroyed in Hurricane Ivan.

Are you sure you found the schedule for this year's Batabano? Rolling Eyes

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Otherwise, I'm not sure of anyplace that exists now that is calling itself The Treehouse.

Char

Hi Char!

Well thats the info I got from the Batabano committee in a previou e-mail, and I verified it on thier website after you told me the Treehouse was destoyed by Ivan, perhaps its where the Treehouse was??? Confused

RC

Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 8:49 am Post subject:

Gosh.....

....now, I am curious.... Confused

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Weird that they would be referring to the empty land where the restaurant used to be, but I suppose they could be holding something there.

Let us know if you ever find out anything further.

Char

Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 2:37 pm Post subject:

OK Char!

Just received a response from Donna at the Batabano Committee dance1

, and she says it's across from Kirk Supermarket, North Church Street!

Is that where The treehouse used to be??

RC sun

Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 3:32 pm Post subject:

They won't have everything finalized for at least another two months. I'll post the full schedule of events for Batabano and Cayfest as soon as I get the press release. All of the carnival details will also be in Activity Guide magazine during April and May.

Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 5:18 pm Post subject:

Ravenchylde wrote:

OK Char!

Just received a response from Donna at the Batabano Committee dance1

, and she says it's across from Kirk Supermarket, North Church Street!

Is that where The treehouse used to be??

RC sun

Yep, that's the place!

Char

Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 9:56 am Post subject:

That's the place and we miss it!!

Native Joined: 31 Jan 2007 Posts: 1023 Location: Illinois

Joe Stebbins wrote:

They won't have everything finalized for at least another two months. I'll post the full schedule of events for Batabano and Cayfest as soon as I get the press release. All of the carnival details will also be in Activity Guide magazine during April and May.

Is Batabaon and Cayfest one in the same or are they something different? I'm new to the festival world. Glad to know we will be there during the Botabano.......

RC.........my offer is still open to buy you a beer...... Laughing

Native Joined: 31 Jan 2007 Posts: 1023 Location: Illinois

Batabano.......darn edit button isn't working Confused

Edited By : Joe Stebbins Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:56:53 -0400

We will be on island in time for the adult parade. Where is the best place to see it? How long does it last? Any information about the festival would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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Topic moved, title edited for clarity - Joe

Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:56 am Post subject:

Hi StephJones - Here's the schedule of events for Batabano 2008, which will be included in our May issue available locally and online.

Batabano 2008

A celebration of West Indian culture of vibrancy, creativity and multi-ethnicity.

Batabano is a communal celebration of life. Its roots mirror diverse history; its colours reflect the landscape and it music is the very rhythm of life in the Cayman islands.

The heart and soul of Batabano is the Mas? (Masquerading) Bands who express creativity, imagination and talent. Thousands of locals and visitors flock into the streets every year to celebrate.

Steel pans provide the rhythms and costumes fill the streets-the energy is electrifying. Communities and districts join together to create the floats and bands.

2008 Schedule of Events:

April 26th: Junior Carnival Parade. GT. 3pm

April 26th: Family fun Day. Song competition & Teen Dance. GT. 6:30pm

May 1st: Masquerade Fete ? Pedro St. James Castle. 6:30pm?12am

May 2nd: Friday Fete ? TreeHouse. 9pm

May 3rd: Adult Costume Street Parade & Dance ? Harbour Dr. 3:30pm

For more information, contact Donna Myrie at 345-949-7121.

Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 10:48 am Post subject:

knees wrote:

Joe Stebbins wrote:

They won't have everything finalized for at least another two months. I'll post the full schedule of events for Batabano and Cayfest as soon as I get the press release. All of the carnival details will also be in Activity Guide magazine during April and May.

Is Batabaon and Cayfest one in the same or are they something different? I'm new to the festival world. Glad to know we will be there during the Botabano.......

RC.........my offer is still open to buy you a beer...... Laughing

Sorry knees, Embarassed

I have not been ignoring you...I have been hesitant to to reply to the messages you put in my old trip reoprt as the place I stayed at is no longer advertised by cag, and I tried to PM you but I must have lost my privilages Sad

........to answer.....try seeing the festival North of where the tickets can be purchased for the Atlantis sub, there are a few places to get a birds eye view from the 2nd floor establisments close by if the crowd gets too thick........and yes it would be a pleasure to have a drink martini

,,,,FYI last trip report I have a picture of me having a beer. if you recognize me holler!!! I have dives scheduled that morning and will be there sometime around 2-3. might even wear my got turtle shirt! I do have to go back in the truck today and hope to be back Thurs. night, just in case I'm 90% packed now......Hope you get this

RC Smile

Native Joined: 31 Jan 2007 Posts: 1023 Location: Illinois

Ravenchylde wrote:

knees wrote:

Joe Stebbins wrote:

They won't have everything finalized for at least another two months. I'll post the full schedule of events for Batabano and Cayfest as soon as I get the press release. All of the carnival details will also be in Activity Guide magazine during April and May.

Is Batabaon and Cayfest one in the same or are they something different? I'm new to the festival world. Glad to know we will be there during the Botabano.......

RC.........my offer is still open to buy you a beer...... Laughing

Sorry knees, Embarassed

I have not been ignoring you...I have been hesitant to to reply to the messages you put in my old trip reoprt as the place I stayed at is no longer advertised by cag, and I tried to PM you but I must have lost my privilages Sad

........to answer.....try seeing the festival North of where the tickets can be purchased for the Atlantis sub, there are a few places to get a birds eye view from the 2nd floor establisments close by if the crowd gets too thick........and yes it would be a pleasure to have a drink martini

,,,,FYI last trip report I have a picture of me having a beer. if you recognize me holler!!! I have dives scheduled that morning and will be there sometime around 2-3. might even wear my got turtle shirt! I do have to go back in the truck today and hope to be back Thurs. night, just in case I'm 90% packed now......Hope you get this

RC Smile

No problem RC.........sent you a pm this morning.....we'll be snorkeling on the east end on the 30th.....I'll try and look you up......I am 100% packed....just trying to go over what's in the carry on's......been spending a lot of time playing with my cameras.......want to do some movies this year....I've only done one so far........ Razz

I am more than ready for some "island brew".

Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:38 pm Post subject:

Hi knees!

Wed. I will be doing a 3 tank safari, Stingray city, Babylon and some other dive spot......will be gone all morning and most of the afternoon....probably back around 4PM???? not really sure.....I do have Thurs( the 1st of May) afternoon free....doing A.M. dives and a night dive later that evening around 8PM, so if you like we can meet up somewhere or after I get back Wed late afternoon..let me know...I'll try to check back if I can get access to the internet..

RC

P.S.

Dont forget harbour drive will be closed for the adult parade, and may be hard to find parking close by...last year I came up from Smith Cove and just before the barricades there was a side street leading to some apartments...I just parked there and walked a ways up.......feel free to stop in when you get out east.

Hope to get to Portifino's Sunday (27th of April) after diving for brunch! FYI, there's a coupon in the guide.... come over if like, I'm sure to be there : )

RC

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