The streets of Gouyave were filled even before the sun came up Carnival Monday morning with people that couldn’t wait to get a taste of the jouvert. When the action started it pulled in young, middle-aged, old-name it and even those who claimed they came to spectate. Then it was light and more lights on Monday Night and three big Monday Night Mas Bands stormed the streets in different colors jumping up and down to the sweets sounds of the local music.

            Then on Tuesday morning Bacchanal City was blazing with an even bigger turnout at the jouvert than on Monday. No longer can people say Sauteurs have it because Gouyave definitely was the place to be. Shine was once again a hit. People were glowing in the sun wining, jamming, jumping, waving and just having a good time. The jouvert band ended up on the jetty where the most requested artiste Lava Man ‘mash up’ the session. The action continued on Tuesday night with another big band- this time last lap jump up and once again Gouyave had it. The place was packed as people came out in their numbers to get a last taste of carnival 2k8.

            So sure our boy Mr. Killa placed second when many thought he would have won the 2008 Soca Monarch title but that’s ok because Gouyave had it this carnival season and we will continue to have it because it’s the town that never sleeps; and you know what else- there was no violence.

So big up Gouyave all the time