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Chutney Cruise

Published:Sunday | February 26, 2012 | 12:00 AM
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Obviously enjoying themselves thoroughly, this couple provided good entertainment for other patrons, dancing up a storm as they did.
These ladies came out to have a good time.
Jacinth Byles had the full backing of husband Richard as she relaxed aboard the Caribbean Queen during Saturday night's fourth staging of the Chutney Cruise, a fund-raising boat party hosted by Prema Satsangh - see full caption at the end of story.
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Christopher Serju, Gleaner Writer

The recent fourth staging of the Chutney Cruise provided good entertainment and a chance to escape the stifling heat of the Corporate Area for those who took up the offer aboard the Caribbean Queen to enjoy a boat ride from the Kingston pier to Port Royal and Lime Cay before returning just after midnight.

The fund-raiser saw moderate attendance for the event which was thoroughly enjoyed as evidenced by patrons who kept the music selectors on their toes throughout the more than three-hour ride. It was, however, a tale of two parties as some persons relocated to the front of boat where they relaxed and engaged in conversation, away from the music.

This was after everyone had enjoyed some curried goat and curried chicken with roti, rice and peas or plain rice. For me though, the absence of dahl was a disappointment which was somewhat assuaged by the well-made dahl purée roti.

Between the night's cool air and well stocked bar, keeping refreshed was a breeze and there was more than enough space for patrons to roam the boat as they socialised or tried to identity landmarks they might easily have recognised in the daylight. Even with a 30-minute delay after the scheduled 8 o'clock start time to accommodate latecomers, the landlubbers were very alert and still seemed inclined to party as the boat docked. Between the goodbyes and checking to ensure that everyone had a ride home, it was obvious that this was a regular 'good vibes' event and already I'm looking forward to next year's staging.

christopher.serju@gleanerjm.com


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Jacinth Byles had the full backing of husband Richard as she relaxed
aboard the Caribbean Queen during Saturday night's fourth staging of the
Chutney Cruise, a fund-raising boat party hosted by Prema Satsangh, one
of two local Hindu temples. The money raised goes towards the charity's
diverse programme hosted by the organisation. The boat left the
Kingston pier and travelled to Port Royal and Lime Cay before returning.
- photos by Christopher Serju