the art of playing mas- "Power to the Douens"

The douens have come out to enjoy the carnival, and perhaps give the folk character, the douen a new image. It was a beautiful mas to watch on the street! The costumes were made of white satin, and the children struggled to keep the hats in place, in the wind by the sea.

The douens feet face backward, and they wear a mask on the back of their heads so they appear to be walking away from you, when they are really approaching you!

This picture shows the female douen from the back. You can see the mask in this picture.

This was the Queen of the Band. She is the only one with colourful scarves around her neck. The children played this mas so bravely, although the costume was a bit hard to handle, and a bit too hot!