Create Your Own Carnival Masterpiece!
This summer, step into the tradition of Carnival and experience the magic of mas for yourself. Mas, short for masquerade, is the heart of Caribbean Carnival — a powerful blend of storytelling, resistance, artistry, and celebration through costume and movement. With our 2025 i-Land Fest mas theme “Rise of the Phoenix”, we’re inviting YOU to become part of the story.
Build Your Own Carnival Wings
$150
Step into the Rise of the Phoenix story by designing and building your own Carnival wings in bold red and orange.
Includes:
- All materials and supplies provided
- Hands-on mas camp workshops in July & August (dates TBA)
- Support from our creative team
- Participation in the 2025 i-Land Fest Parade
📌 IMPORTANT:
You must attend the Mas with Meaning (Virtual Mas Learning) on July 2 at 7PM (PST) via Google Meet to participate. This session explores the cultural meaning, history, and roots of mas — because playing mas is more than just wearing a costume. It’s about culture, history, and identity.
📩 After you register, you’ll be sent a calendar invite with the Google Meet link, so you can easily add it to your schedule.
Purchase Carnival Wings
$200
Don’t have time to make your own? No problem! You can still join the Rise of the Phoenix section in i-Land Fest with a ready-made Carnival wings — designed with fire, flight, and flair in mind.
These backpacks are slightly upgraded versions of the “build your own” style, with enhanced design details to help you truly stand out in the section.
Includes:
- Pre-made Carnival wings
- Placement in the Rise of the Phoenix section of the i-Land Fest parade
- No workshop attendance required — just show up, suit up, and celebrate with us!
Mas with Meaning – Learning Before Making
Before you start building your costume, it’s important to understand what mas is truly about.
All participants who are building their own costume are required to attend our Virtual Mas Making Learning Session. This session will cover the history of mas, its cultural significance, and why we wear these costumes with pride.
📅 Mas with Meaning (Virtual Mas Learning)
🗓 Tuesday, July 2
🕖 7:00 PM (PST)
📍 Online via Google Meet
✨ Anyone who signs up to build their own carnival wings or purchases a set of wings will automatically receive a calendar invite with the session link.
This is more than just costume-making — it’s about honouring tradition and connecting with the roots of Carnival. Even if you’re not making your own costume, you’re still welcome to attend and learn!
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