St. Vincent & the Grenadines | 2025 Vincymas Carnival celebrates national heritage - video Dailymotion

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Special envoy, Belen de los Santos, brings us the details on the Saint Vincent Carnival, known as Vincymas, which encompasses a wide range of events, among them the Junior Calypso and Soca Monarch Contest. teleSUR

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00:00Saint Vincent and the Grenadians' renowned carnival is here, and Telesur is up for the ride.

00:06Since May this year, the entire nation has been bracing for a unique event that celebrates the country's heritage,

00:12safeguarding its culture and sharing it with the entire world.

00:19I think the uniqueness of Vincent Mass is really the raw culture for our people.

00:25You're seeing elements of the creativity on display.

00:28And, you know, you will go to other carnivals and you'll have the traditional costumes, yes, you'll have a lot of display.

00:35But when you come to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and the experience that you get here,

00:40you will never get an experience like this anywhere else.

00:43And I think, importantly, the people that really makes Vincent Mass what it is.

00:48The locals who are so welcoming to the persons who are coming in to visit.

00:54This week kicked off with a special treat.

00:56The Junior Calypso and Sokka Monarch provides an opportunity for the younger generations to showcase their talent

01:03as they approach these traditional rhythms in which dancing and lyrics come together

01:08to let out the local creativity and powerful vision of the world.

01:12I felt nervous, but when I saw my people supporting me, I just, no.

01:36Lilani, you can't do this.

01:38My favorite part of the performance is when I gave my mommy the rose.

01:43She kissed me.

01:44And I said what I have to say to the crowd.

01:51And it was so beautiful.

01:55Lilani's Calypso was about the love to her mother, to all mothers cheering in the crowd.

02:00The intergenerational exchange is one of the key aspects of this contest,

02:05as adults encourage their kids,

02:07certain that they will carry on the torch of their national culture.

02:15There was so much people.

02:17I know my teachers, my cousins, my brothers, my moms, my dads.

02:23I know they were all looking at me, so that's how I felt.

02:27I felt like there was love in my heart.

02:31We know that our future for Vinci Carnival is bright

02:35because these children are the future Calypstonian and Soka artists.

02:39Emotions are on the rise as Vinci Mass nears its peak weekend

02:50that will end in Mardi Gras celebrations on July 8th.

02:54Meanwhile, everyone continues enjoying main and sideline events

02:57in a party that locals assure is definitely unique.

03:00Belen de los Santos, from Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Granadines, for Telesur.

St. Vincent & the Grenadines | 2025 Vincymas Carnival celebrates national heritage

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