Stickfighting gayelle kicks of Borough Day events
Carnival
May 3, 2026
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Scores of people flocked to the Guapo Recreational Ground on Friday night for a taste of the gayelle as the National Carnival Commission (NCC) brought stickfighting to the community.
Several skilled bois men from across the country put on an entertaining display of the sacred artform, complemented by the voice of veteran chantuelle King Anthony Byanille and the rhythms of energetic drummers.
Some competitors endured broken fingers, sharp blows to the stomach, swollen arms and, of course, “buss heads.”
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