#everyBODYplayahmas

Brief biography (profession, hobbies, passions, etc.):  * I work in the health care industry, I’m around a lot of sick people so it helps me realize that if I am healthy and alive, my size doesn’t matter! This is why carnival has become a passion for me, soca music and carnival is all about good times and good vibes, that’s what I’m all about ! How and when did you first start playing mas?  * I first played Mas in a costume in 2016, and since then Carnival can’t miss me! It has become a hobby to travel the world celebrating my culture. I can’t get enough of de road! What carnival experience has been your favourite (and most proud) to date?  * Bahamas Carnival 2018, it was my first time playing Mas outside my home country. Now I wanna travel all over the Caribbean and experience Mas What are some of your must-have carnival essentials? Fanny pack, portable charger, cow bell or whistle for making noise!! Describe your perf

Brief biography (profession, hobbies, passions, etc.):  * Hello! My name is Adeja. First and foremost, I am a carnival enthusiast! Carnival is my vice. In order to afford this expensive addiction, I work at one of the top 5 banks in Canada as a Business Analyst. I graduated from Ryerson University in Toronto with a bachelor of commerce degree in business management. I was born in Canada to a Dominican (not republic) mother and a Jamaican father. How and when did you first start playing mas?  * I used to attend carnival as a child with my grandpa as a spectator. I loved seeing the pretty costumes and the hearing the music. As I grew up I wanted to play but I was very conscious of my body, which held be back from playing for years. In 2015 I decided to let all that fear go, and decided to play mas in Toronto and I haven't looked back since. It was the most liberating and freeing experience of my life. I am in love with that feeling. What

Brief biography (profession, hobbies, passions, etc.):  * I'm an HR professional working for a telecommunications company. Travel is my passion! I love traveling for both for carnival and family time away. I also enjoy going to fetes and spending time with friends. How and when did you first start playing mas?  * I played mas for the first time in 2012. Visited Trinidad for Carnival that year, but felt it would only be right to play mas in my city first. I have been playing ever since! :) What carnival experience has been your favourite (and most proud) to date?  * Playing in Trinidad has been my best experience so I go every year(for the most part) since 2012. What are some of your must-have carnival essentials? lanacane anti-chafing gel comfortable footwear shades great company drink on the road sunscreen music flowing Describe your perfect mas experience: My perfect mas experience is a good mix