Celebrating 40 Years in 2019!
Celebrating 40 Years!
This year Flag Fantasy had the pleasure of joining in celebrating 40 years of Independence for St. Lucia and St. Vincent & the Grenadines, as well as Finiana Joseph’s BIG 4-0 Birthday!
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2019 Caribbean American Heritage Month!
Caribbean Heritage Month commemoration was adopted by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2005 to recognize the significance of Caribbean people and their descendants in the history and culture of the United States.
Flag Fantasy is extremely proud of Caribbean Contributions to the US and rest of the world not only during the month of June, but year-round!
2019 Guyana Independence!
"South America's second poorest nation is bracing for an oil boom that could catapult it to the top of the continent's rich list - and beyond. But can Guyana avoid the so-called oil curse and ensure that its newfound riches benefit all Guyanese?
"Many people still do not get how big this is," then-US Ambassador to Guyana Perry Holloway told a reception in the capital, Georgetown, last November.
"Come 2025, GDP will go up by 300% to 1,000%. This is gigantic. You will be the richest country in the hemisphere and potentially the richest country in the world.""
2019 Haitian Heritage Month!
Despite its challenges, Haiti has evolved as a country rich in culture that is an eclectic mix of African, Taino and European elements. Haiti's art, architecture, cuisine, festivals, folklore & mythology, literature, music & dance, and religion have all been influenced by this mix of cultures. This has resulted in a Haitian Heritage that is well worth recognizing and celebrating in the US during the month of May … 2019 Haitian Heritage Month! Sak pase? N'ap boule!
2019 Bacchanal Jamaica Carnival!
Bacchanal Jamaica has become the main facet of Carnival in Jamaica’s season and continues to grow from strength to strength, commanding thousands of fun lovers, soca junkies and celebrities to participate, celebrate and spread ‘one love’. Revelers eagerly anticipate the schedule which sees Bacchanal band launch in early November and the opening of the Mas Camp in February 2019, with weekly reveling leading to the climax of Beach J’ouvert, Bacchanal J’ouvert and, of course, the Road March.
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2019 Trinidad & Tobago Carnival
This year’s T&T Carnival is now behind us, but will long be remembered for 3 things … Music, Music, Music! From start to finish, Soca Music delivered the right vibes to unite Caribbean people and those who appreciate the culture!
Guyana Mashramani 2019!
Guyana’s “Mashramani”, with its name rooted in the culture of its indigenous Amerindians, means “the celebration of a job well done". It is popularly referred to as “Mash”, and is observed on the 23 February – Guyana’s Republic Day – to commemorate the “Birth of the Republic”. The festivities climax with Republic Anniversary celebrations on February 23rd and Mashramani, has since evolved into a genuine national cultural event.
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Caribbean Brands at New York Fashion Week 2019!
Flag Fantasy is proud to be one of the corporate sponsors of the upcoming CAFE - Caribbean American Fashion Exchange™ Reception @ NYFW - New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2019 on Sunday, February 10th, 2019!
01-19 Happy New Year & Bahamas Junkanoo!
Happy New Year to all our FANS, and a brand new start to the Carnival Season kicking off with Bahamas Junkanoo! Marked by vibrant color and intense brass music, this year's Junkanoo Parade competition proved to be as fierce as ever! Congratulations to Valley Boys who have already been named as unofficial winners in the A Category.
"Junkanoo, the National Festival of The Bahamas, is an expression of Bahamian art and culture. Large groups parade with elaborate costumes, dancing or playing goatskin drums, horns, bells, or whistles, as thousands watch and dance along."
Source: https://www.bahamas.com/event/new-years-day-junkanoo-parade-nassau-paradise-island
Sharon & Your FANS at
FlagFantasy.com
10-18 Norfolk State Caribbean Zumba Class!
Last week Norfolk State University’s Caribbean Student Association was treated to a Flag Fete Zumba class. Candace Alexander dished up her unique brand of Intense-Fyiaaaaa-Fitness in an effort to get the class whipped into tip top shape. Things got heated up, but these young ladies were resilient and kept their cool by fanning their way through the routine! A nice, vigorous workout with a Caribbean flavor! Look out for Candace's upcoming fitness launch in Newport News City Center October 28th, 2018! Keep it pumping, and stay cool with FlagFans from Flag Fantasy!
Sharon & Your FANS at
FlagFantasy.com
Videography - Troy Jackson
2018 Brand Ambassador Scholarship!
September traditionally marks the end of summer and the start of a new school year. We at Flag Fantasy are particularly excited about this upcoming school year since are gearing up to offer the first ever Flag Fantasy Brand Ambassador Scholarship to one deserving college/university student in 2019!
We are looking for students with a keen interest in promoting Caribbean culture to provide us with digital content & services that would support our website, blog posts, social media and brand promotion.
In return, Flag Fantasy is offering students a well-recognized platform to showcase their work and get credit and recognition while building their portfolio or resume. The exciting part is that as a contributor, you become eligible to apply for our annual Flag Fantasy Brand Ambassador Scholarship! More details to follow.
If you or any of your fellow students have an interest in pursuing this opportunity, please DM @FlagFantasy or email Info@FlagFantasy.com with the following details:
Name & Contact Info
College/University
Area of Interest/Specialty
Social Media Handles
Stay Cool!
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June 2018 in Washington, DC … “The Nation’s Capital”!
Things are really heating up in DC, and we’re not just talking about the weather! Coming on the heels of celebrating the Washington Capitals' Stanley Cup Victory, we have the DC Jazzfest going on, and this weekend’s launch of the DC Carnival Experience! While DC may not host an annual Caribbean Carnival Parade as done in many other cities, it’s month-long series of entertainment events which includes a wide variety of Caribbean artistes is second to none! Check out the full schedule of fete events at www.DCCarnival.com and join in the festivities! It’s about to get #Hot up in here, so remember to get your FlagFans in time to stay #Cool! Wave your National Colors with Pride!
Sharon & Your Fans
at www.FlagFantasy.com
Music: Big Bad Soca – Bunji Garlin
Video: DC Carnival Experience