Photo Blog From Caribana 2008 Toronto
August 8, 2008
If you missed Caribana 2008, don’t worry there will always be next year. We are happy to share so pics of beautiful costumes worn by women from various countries throughout the caribbean. Most of there individuals were part of the ceremonial walk prior to being scattered as the day proceeded. This event was a wonderful dispay of our caribbean/west Indian culture as we have adapted to the northern lifestyle. This event is the largest Caribbean festival that occurs anually in the North. It is nice to see that on that on those few days ofthe year, from mid July to the begining of august, caribbeanites come together to celeberate each other with songs, dance, and artistry that is just simply amazing when all put together. Read more
CARIBANA 2008
August 5, 2008
Caribana 2008 in Toronto was quite an artistic cultural experience. I was privileged to attend the parade at Ontario Palace, SocaVivor at Water World and part of the closing concert on Centre Island on Sunday August 4th. I first noticed how well the events were organized; the city of Toronto seems to embrace diversity in its’ truest form unlike some of the experiences I’ve noticed living in New York. Caribbeanites from all corners of North America during Caribana festivities take timeout from their busy schedules to embrace their roots with song, dance, and costumes. Read more
Jameela’s Video Recipe for Roti
June 19, 2008
Here is a video recipe uploaded by Mr. Shiva B. on how to make a roti (buss-up-shot).
It’s not often that I get to eat roti, and yes I do live in Richmond Hill, New York - the land of a roti shop on every block, but I mean some good homemade roti. After watching this video I could smell the roti… maybe I’ve just been roti-deprived. Read more
Baiganchoka.com sits with Terry Gajraj
June 6, 2008
Terry Vivekanand Gajraj is one of Guyana’s favorite performers, he is affectionately known as “Guyana Baboo” after his famous 1993 hit. The album, “Guyana Baboo” is one of his best selling Indo Caribbean albums. Read more
“We Want Obama” - Reggae tune in support of Barack
April 5, 2008
A lot of Caribbean artists are supporting Barack Obama. Here is Nor-Cal version of Bob Marley’s “I Shot The Sheriff”…Re-written as “We Want Obama”. Read more
The Mighty Sparrow - Barack the Magnificent
April 5, 2008
Trinidadian calypsonian The Mighty Sparrow supports Barack and writes a catchy tune. Read more
Obama receives endorsement from Jamaican artist
April 5, 2008
Jamaican reggae artist Cocoa Tea endorses Barack Obama. Read more
HYPE ON THE STREETS - Guyana Crisis
April 5, 2008
Divine Diva from HYPE ON THE STREETS talks to several Guyanese and a Trinidadian in Brooklyn, New York about the violence in Guyana. Read more
“Web 2.0 … The Machine is Us/ing Us”
April 4, 2008
The web or technology rather, is constantly evolving and it’s changing the way we intereact with each other everyday. Read more
“Guyanese Break in Part 2″ - a skit?
April 4, 2008
At first I thought it was a lame attempt at humor, but as I watched it again I thought it was really sad to see this. Read more
Anti Drug Commercial (1987 TTT)
April 3, 2008
Here’s an old anti drug commercial by BWIA. Pretty scary stuff! Read more
Blind Man (Guyanese comedian)
April 2, 2008
Here is an clip from the “Laff Til Yuh Belly Bust” compilation - very funny! Read more
The Jesuits in Guyana
April 2, 2008
A year with the Jesuits of the British Province - explores the work of the Jesuits in Guyana. Read more
First Mitral Valve Replacement in Guyana (video)
March 26, 2008
How many Guyanese and Trinidadians have come to the U.S. for surgery? Almost everyone is trying to. Before either countries had neither the skill nor the ability to perform such operations like “mitral valve replacement”. Things are changing. Read more
Stand-up Comedian
February 22, 2008
Rawle, a stand-up comedian, talks about Trinidad. Read more