{"id":539,"date":"2014-09-30T16:50:36","date_gmt":"2014-09-30T20:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gotourismguides.com\/trinidadandtobago\/?p=539"},"modified":"2016-07-10T15:58:40","modified_gmt":"2016-07-10T19:58:40","slug":"playing-mas-at-the-trinidad-carnival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gotourismguides.com\/trinidadandtobago\/playing-mas-at-the-trinidad-carnival\/","title":{"rendered":"Playing Mas at the Trinidad Carnival"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you plan on marching with a band<\/a> at the Trinidad Carnival, then you are\u00a0playing mas<\/strong>. When you play mas, you will dance through the streets of Port of Spain<\/a> while listening to the sounds of a steel band<\/a>, a soca<\/a> band or a DJ. Playing Mas is a lot more enjoyable if you play mas with friends.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\"playing-mass-trinidad-carnival-3\"\r\n\r\n

WHO IS ALLOWED TO PLAY MAS<\/h3>\r\n

At the Trinidad Carnival<\/a>, locals and tourists alike are allowed to play mas. If you plan on playing mas and don\u2019t live in Trinidad, then you need to make arrangements with the band that you will be playing with. One important tip is to choose a band that you have researched online or that was recommended to you.\u00a0Tribe<\/strong>\u00a0has a large following and is often the band of choice for many visitors.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\"playing-mass-trinidad-carnival-1\"\r\n\r\n

HOW TO PLAY MAS<\/h3>\r\n

Playing mas involves wearing one of the many costumes that are designed for the band that you will be playing mas with. The costumes are often designed and assembled by top designers in Trinidad and are always created months in advance. If you are already in Trinidad during the Carnival, then it is recommended to purchase a costume from one of the many mas camps located in Port of Spain. You will get the choice between some of Trinidad\u2019s top bands. Besides Tribe, some of these top bands are:\r\n