Large crowd attends Chefette Restaurants’ Grand Floodlit Tattoo

Barbadians and tourists turned out in their numbers on Friday night to witness the Chefette Restaurants’ Grand Floodlit Tattoo.

Under a starry sky, persons gathered at the Trents Playfield in St. James viewed exciting displays by the cheerleading squad, Twisters All Star Gym Barbados. Routines were also executed by various units of the Royal Barbados Police Force (RBPF). These presentations were by the Mounted Troop, the Tactical Response Unit and the Drill Squad.

The Baton Swingers, which comprise 32 recruits of the Regional Police Training Centre, also took to the field during this anticipated and enjoyable event of the 40th annual Holetown Festival. While holding lighted torches, they thrilled the audience with the formations made.

Similarly, giving an excellent performance was the Motorcycle Corp of the RBPF. This group gave the audience an idea of how fast their motorbikes can go. Additionally, they showcased skill and precision as they created the figure eight, did a circle within a circle among other manoeuvres.

The large audience did not hesitate to offer loud applauds following the crime simulation by the Special Services and the Caine Unit of the RBPF. They also showed appreciation for the presentation by the RBPF Band. Led by Drum Major, Inspector David Codrington, they played local selections including Lead Pipe and Saddis’ Ah Feeling, Hypasounds’ Sugar Rush, Nikita’s Tequila and Merrymen’s Matilda. Songs like El Abanico, Abide With Me and C.L.A.M.E to Fame were also heard on the night.

Pausing briefly from watching the activities which occurred centre stage, individuals took a night-time strolled along different sections of the field. While doing this, stops were made to purchase a variety of food and drinks.

Glow-in-the-dark and colourful light-up toys were a hit with the children.(MG)