NCC Kings and Queens recap preliminaries competition 2023

N.C.C. SENIOR KINGS AND QUEENS OF THE BANDS.
PRELIMINARIES

40 Kings and 38 Queens are getting ready to take the Big Stage by storm for Prelims at Carnival City on Thursday Feb 9th.
We give you a few behind the scenes

The National Carnival Commission (NCC) Kings and Queens competition is an annual event that takes place during the Trinidad and Tobago Carnival season. The competition is a showcase of elaborate costumes and creativity, and attracts thousands of spectators each year.

The preliminaries competition is the first stage of the NCC Kings and Queens competition, where designers and their teams showcase their costumes to the judges and the audience. This event is a crucial step in the competition, as it allows the judges to evaluate the costumes and select the top finalists who will move on to the next round.

During the preliminaries competition, each designer presents their costume on stage, accompanied by music, dance, and other theatrical elements. The costumes are typically inspired by a theme or concept, and often feature elaborate details, such as feathers, sequins, and intricate beadwork.

The judges evaluate each costume based on a variety of criteria, including design, creativity, craftsmanship, and overall impact. They also consider how well the costume embodies the theme or concept that inspired it, as well as its ability to capture the attention and imagination of the audience.

At the end of the preliminaries competition, the judges select the top finalists who will move on to the finals round. These finalists are typically the designers whose costumes received the highest scores in the competition.

The NCC Kings and Queens competition is an important event in the Trinidad and Tobago Carnival season, as it celebrates the artistry and creativity of the designers and their teams. The competition also provides a platform for these designers to showcase their talent and passion for costume design, and to inspire future generations to continue the tradition of Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago.