![PLAYING MESS [22ND JULY 2026] - Few spectacles rival the beauty and vibrancy of Lucian Carnival, where months of creativity are transformed into breathtaking displays of colour, movement and culture. However, that beauty is increasingly being overshadowed by a growing trend of masqueraders discarding costume pieces immediately after crossing the judging stage. Stakeholders warn the practice creates dangerous obstacles for bands still on the road and undermines the artistry that has long been the soul of Mas.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
THE DEGRADATION OF MAS ARTISTRY THROUGH DISCARDED COSTUMES
PLAYING MESS [22ND JULY 2026] – Few spectacles rival the beauty and vibrancy of Lucian Carnival, where months of creativity are transformed into breathtaking displays of colour, movement and culture. However, that beauty is increasingly being overshadowed by a growing trend of masqueraders discarding costume pieces immediately after crossing the judging stage. Stakeholders warn the practice creates dangerous obstacles for bands still on the road and undermines the artistry that has long been the soul of Mas.
