Cuba Street Carnival

[ 21 February 2009 ]

Yesterday was the 10 year anniversary of Wellington’s Cuba Street Carnival. Here’s what I got up to! (The clever among you will spot Jane McGonigal, Ze Frank & Jo of Eye Heart Glasses!) Also, I met SO MANY nonpareils yesterday — more than I can even begin to count! If you came up to me, thank you times a billion, it was wonderful to meet you. You all cute me out like mad!


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  1. I’m gonna have to start using the phrase ‘cute me out’ more, it made me smile. :D The carnival looked like so much fun! Makes me long for my hometown’s little summer fair.

    <3 Mindy · Feb 21, 09:49 PM · #

  2. Oooh, yay, lovely.

    <3 Nadine · Feb 21, 09:52 PM · #

  3. Yay, that was the best day evers. I’m pretty sure those wheatgrass shots are the only reason we lasted 12+ hours! ;)

    <3 Felicity · Feb 21, 09:58 PM · #

  4. I cant begin to tell you how many times Ive wised that I saw the poster advertising the Carnival before I bought my non-refundable, non-changeable train ticket to Welly. As it was I saw it about 15 minutes AFTER the deed was done, so now Im arriving two days after the event. Oh well. :/

    <3 Kelly · Feb 21, 10:50 PM · #

  5. My that looks like so much fun! And even if you did get ripped off at the haunted house the evening seemed to end very well for you.

    I have to say, those wheatgrass shots are pretty cool. We have them here where I live and sometimes they are yummy and sweet and other times they are so gross. But either way I guess they are good for you.

    Thanks again Gala for sharing!

    <3 Lilly Alaric · Feb 21, 11:07 PM · #

  6. I love the Cuba Carnival – good times…although I am in fabulous New York at the moment, makes me miss home:( What is the music playing in the clip? I love it xx

    <3 maddie · Feb 21, 11:30 PM · #

  7. the parade was so awesome!!! it was so much fun. bummer i didn’t see you!

    <3 dynamitechar · Feb 22, 12:50 AM · #

  8. wasn’t it FUN!! we knew some peeps that let us up behind a stage to get the BEST view of the parade.
    Can’t decide what was my favourite float, but damn I wanna learn to salsa!

    <3 emma · Feb 22, 01:01 AM · #

  9. What song is that? I love it!

    <3 Antonia · Feb 22, 01:36 AM · #

  10. Hey Gala,
    Was nice to briefly meet you yesterday!
    Me and my friend Lucy came up to you in matterhorn with kitten face paint on.
    Love your blog!

    <3 Darcey · Feb 22, 02:08 AM · #

  11. I heart the girl dancing in the cat mask! Also, the last snippet with the flags looks amazing.

    <3 Song · Feb 22, 02:43 AM · #

  12. Cute vid. Nice to see the carnival in daylight. I flew home yesterday but didn’t arrive till 6.30 and headed down to see the parade at about 8.
    It was way too long, but still awesome. We left about 11 (2 hours after the parade started for anyone that’s wondering).

    <3 Ms Constantine · Feb 22, 02:57 AM · #

  13. I always love seeing people dancing in the streets.

    <3 Jandruff · Feb 22, 03:01 AM · #

  14. Gala, I love your videos. You have major skills, girl!

    And by the by, is that Esau Mwamwaya for the music you use? If so, extra propz to you! I love him!!

    <3 Alyssa · Feb 22, 06:24 AM · #

  15. HOMESICK!!
    I’ve always loved the cuba st carnival… it’s like everything that makes wellington awesome gets distilled into one little weekend

    Is that the smoothie shop in Manners Mall, under that shady Aztec Finance?

    Was once lured up there because it had “Comix Jungle” written on the stairs. Discovered no comix at all, just shady loan shark with a CHAINED SCARYASS DOG at reception. No joke

    <3 india · Feb 22, 06:26 AM · #

  16. That’s wonderful! Looks like you had so much fun! :D

    <3 Rose · Feb 22, 08:01 AM · #

  17. Ow, Cuba Street Carnival. I was there a couple of years ago (I’m on the otherside of the world now) and LOVED it.

    Have you checked out any Fringe shows? I know you’re leaving soon, but the Chit Chat Lounge is free and late night, at the Fringe Bar. Well worth a visit.

    <3 Cup of Tea · Feb 22, 08:25 AM · #

  18. Hey girl!
    I just found your blog, its adorable! I love it. I can’t wait to read more :)

    Nicole

    <3 Nicole · Feb 22, 08:58 AM · #

  19. Gala!! would you do a guide to New Zealand/Wellington post before you leave?? I would love that as I want to go someday and would love your insights! Sounds like such a fun place…

    <3 ss · Feb 22, 11:54 AM · #

  20. Just checking in.

    Am loving having goals that aren’t impossible to reach during the fine month of February. Yesterday learnt to snowboard, something worth talking/writing about for that day FOR SURE!

    Carnival looked fun :)

    <3 Jonnieette · Feb 22, 12:44 PM · #

  21. love the tune! xo, gala!

    <3 b · Feb 22, 02:17 PM · #

  22. It is sooooooo beautiful there! yearning for nice weather
    Looks like at lot of fun!

    <3 Sam Bard · Feb 22, 03:19 PM · #

  23. Nice Cupcakes! Thanks for buying them and I hope you and your friend enjoyed them!

    <3 mmmFrosted! · Feb 22, 03:55 PM · #

  24. Haha I have always wanted to try a wheatgrass shot. I missed the Cuba Carnival as I was being a bridesmaid heh=heaps fun. Good that you had a good time :).

    <3 Cara · Feb 22, 07:41 PM · #

  25. The song is Esau Mwamwaya & Radioclit – Dinosaur On The Ark!

    <3 Gala · Feb 22, 08:46 PM · #

  26. hi doll, where did you get Your sunglasses from please?

    <3 Cel · Feb 23, 11:23 AM · #

  27. Looks beautiful. Ah I am ready for warmer weather.

    <3 Freya · Feb 23, 12:09 PM · #

  28. Hey Gala, I was the overly-excited girl with the braided pigtails & short white dress. I know you probably don’t remember me but it was awesome to meet you. Totally made my day!

    xx

    p.s you’re even more gorgeous in rl!

    <3 Nadja · Feb 24, 04:40 PM · #

  29. Cuba Street Carnival is the best way to know and enjoy the vibrant culture of various creeds. We also come to know about the latest trend being popular.

    <3 Adviser travel.justluxe · Apr 8, 02:44 AM · #