Mas from the Hart of the planet

Nigel Celestine, public relations officer for Harts International, is flanked by these beauties.

The beauty and marvel of the earth takes centre stage for Carnival 2011 with the portrayal Planet Rock from legendary mas band Harts International. On August 14, the band unveiled its collection of gems before a capacity audience at the Trinidad Country in Maraval. Gerald Hart is the designer of Planet Rock with 15 sought-after gems: Turquoise in Matrix, Andesine, Aquamarine, Ametrine, Peridot, Moonstone, Howlite, Hematite, Heliodor, Goldstone, Citrine, Chrysocalla, Azurite, Sardonyx and Rhodochrosite.

Designer Gerald Hart with Miss Universe 1998 Wendy Fitzwilliam.

At a time when protecting the environment is hot topic for world leaders and conservationists alike, Harts proved it is in touch and informed with regard to current affairs issues. The band tackled the issue of preserving the earth and cited mankind’s reckless squandering of the planet’s resources; a pattern that must be reversed to achieve sustainability for future generations. Next year’s national festival marks yet another milestone for Harts. It’s the 50th Carnival presentation from the band. Five decades of satisfied masqueraders remains it core value, hence the many and varied creative changes to its approach during the Parade of the Bands competitions.


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