'Hookie' makes major splash in Jamaica Carnival
http://www.trinijunglejuice.com/tjjnews/articles/4625/1/Hookie-makes-major-splash-in-Jamaica-Carnival/Page1.html
By Idea Ventures
Published on 20-Apr-18
Photo: Attendees from New York City, Washington DC, Miami, California, T&T, the US Virgin Islands and of course Jamaica were in attendance.
Kingston, Jamaica (Sonique Solutions) – The recent Jamaica Carnival weekend was indeed one for the books. Adding to this mix of epic events was the inaugural ‘Hookie Jamaica’ experience which gave fete lovers an opportunity to beat the daytime heat with a pool party extravaganza complete with both breakfast and lunch offerings and an unbeatable collection of Soca selectors.
The first of which is sure to be several regional Hookie events was held poolside at the Constant Spring Golf Club and attracted a mix of Carnival newbies and seasoned ‘feterans’.
Photo: Carnival euphoria was the order of the day at Hookie Jamaica 2018.
Attendees from New York City, Washington DC, Miami, California, T&T, the US Virgin Islands and of course Jamaica came together to share the Carnival euphoria, the refreshing environment and the pulsating music as provided by Hookie Jamaica’s international DJ cast.
The event’s promoters US-based Hookie Life Entertainment and Jamaica’s Renaissance Disco utilized the location well to deliver an easy going layout for those who either wanted to relax and bask in the poolside ambiance or get wet and wild in true Carnival excitement.
Photo: Fans of this popular fete franchise which included the famous Hookie girls were front and center for its Jamaica debut
In addition to having fully stocked cash bars, bottle service and free shots for patrons, Hookie Jamaica scored points with attendees by not only bringing forth an assortment of complimentary Caribbean and International breakfast options but also lunch offerings as well.
The impressive Hookie Jamaica spread consisted of items such as Jamaican favourites: boiled yams, bananas, dumplings, ackee and saltfish, johnny cakes, as well as eggs, bagels, various fruits, salads, fried fish, stewed and curried chicken.
Photo: Hookie Jamaica provided an assortment of complimentary Caribbean and International breakfast and lunch options for its patrons.
Keeping the crowd dancing both on land and inside the pool were the music stylings of Jamaica’s own DJ Delano & DJ Smoke, the Soca Prince, Dr. Jay from Toronto, Freeze International (NYC) , DC’s DJ Majestic and Mystic Vibes 6.0. alongside other guest selectors.
Fans of this popular fete franchise which included the famous Hookie girls were front and center for its Jamaica debut. One such patron from Florida shared, “I don’t ever miss a Hookie Life event, they always bring a unique, entertaining vibe and draw a really decent fun-loving crowd”.
Photo: Hookie's international DJ cast which included Dr. Jay from Toronto kept the crowd dancing both on land and inside the pool
A Jamaica-based attendee offered this statement, “I’ve never skipped work to attend any party in my life, but I’m so glad I did for this event. It was well organized, comfortable and gave me that much needed dip in the pool before the hectic weekend of parties and the Road March”.
Photo: The inaugural ‘Hookie Jamaica’ experience which gave fete lovers an opportunity to beat the daytime heat with a pool party extravaganza.
After the success of Hookie Jamaica 2018, the organizers are now putting plans in place for Hookie Jamaica 2019. Hookie Life Entertainment is also gearing up for another edition of the popular Hookie Weekend DC which is carded for June 21st-24th 2018 and features events such as Release Therapy, the Hookie DC pool party, Lion’s Pride J’ouvert and Riddim & Road.
Photo: The organizers, Hookie Life Entertainment and Jamaica’s Renaissance Disco utilized the location well to deliver an unfortable first edition.
For additional information on Hookie Life’s 2018 events and to become a sponsor please visit: www.hookielife.com OR www.facebook.com/hookielife OR www.instagram.com/hookielife
Photo: The poolside affair attracted a mix of Carnival newbies and seasoned ‘feterans’ from around the globe.
Photo: These 2 feterans played 'hookie' to bask in the poolside ambiance at the Constant Spring Golf Club.
Kingston, Jamaica (Sonique Solutions) – The recent Jamaica
Carnival weekend was indeed one for the books. Adding to this mix of
epic events was the inaugural ‘Hookie Jamaica’ experience which gave
fete lovers an opportunity to beat the daytime heat with a pool party
extravaganza complete with both breakfast and lunch offerings and an
unbeatable collection of Soca selectors.
Photo: Attendees from New York City, Washington DC, Miami, California, T&T, the US Virgin Islands and of course Jamaica were in attendance.
Kingston, Jamaica (Sonique Solutions) – The recent Jamaica Carnival weekend was indeed one for the books. Adding to this mix of epic events was the inaugural ‘Hookie Jamaica’ experience which gave fete lovers an opportunity to beat the daytime heat with a pool party extravaganza complete with both breakfast and lunch offerings and an unbeatable collection of Soca selectors.
The first of which is sure to be several regional Hookie events was held poolside at the Constant Spring Golf Club and attracted a mix of Carnival newbies and seasoned ‘feterans’.
Photo: Carnival euphoria was the order of the day at Hookie Jamaica 2018.
Attendees from New York City, Washington DC, Miami, California, T&T, the US Virgin Islands and of course Jamaica came together to share the Carnival euphoria, the refreshing environment and the pulsating music as provided by Hookie Jamaica’s international DJ cast.
The event’s promoters US-based Hookie Life Entertainment and Jamaica’s Renaissance Disco utilized the location well to deliver an easy going layout for those who either wanted to relax and bask in the poolside ambiance or get wet and wild in true Carnival excitement.
Photo: Fans of this popular fete franchise which included the famous Hookie girls were front and center for its Jamaica debut
In addition to having fully stocked cash bars, bottle service and free shots for patrons, Hookie Jamaica scored points with attendees by not only bringing forth an assortment of complimentary Caribbean and International breakfast options but also lunch offerings as well.
The impressive Hookie Jamaica spread consisted of items such as Jamaican favourites: boiled yams, bananas, dumplings, ackee and saltfish, johnny cakes, as well as eggs, bagels, various fruits, salads, fried fish, stewed and curried chicken.
Photo: Hookie Jamaica provided an assortment of complimentary Caribbean and International breakfast and lunch options for its patrons.
Keeping the crowd dancing both on land and inside the pool were the music stylings of Jamaica’s own DJ Delano & DJ Smoke, the Soca Prince, Dr. Jay from Toronto, Freeze International (NYC) , DC’s DJ Majestic and Mystic Vibes 6.0. alongside other guest selectors.
Fans of this popular fete franchise which included the famous Hookie girls were front and center for its Jamaica debut. One such patron from Florida shared, “I don’t ever miss a Hookie Life event, they always bring a unique, entertaining vibe and draw a really decent fun-loving crowd”.
Photo: Hookie's international DJ cast which included Dr. Jay from Toronto kept the crowd dancing both on land and inside the pool
A Jamaica-based attendee offered this statement, “I’ve never skipped work to attend any party in my life, but I’m so glad I did for this event. It was well organized, comfortable and gave me that much needed dip in the pool before the hectic weekend of parties and the Road March”.
Photo: The inaugural ‘Hookie Jamaica’ experience which gave fete lovers an opportunity to beat the daytime heat with a pool party extravaganza.
After the success of Hookie Jamaica 2018, the organizers are now putting plans in place for Hookie Jamaica 2019. Hookie Life Entertainment is also gearing up for another edition of the popular Hookie Weekend DC which is carded for June 21st-24th 2018 and features events such as Release Therapy, the Hookie DC pool party, Lion’s Pride J’ouvert and Riddim & Road.
Photo: The organizers, Hookie Life Entertainment and Jamaica’s Renaissance Disco utilized the location well to deliver an unfortable first edition.
For additional information on Hookie Life’s 2018 events and to become a sponsor please visit: www.hookielife.com OR www.facebook.com/hookielife OR www.instagram.com/hookielife
Photo: The poolside affair attracted a mix of Carnival newbies and seasoned ‘feterans’ from around the globe.
Photo: These 2 feterans played 'hookie' to bask in the poolside ambiance at the Constant Spring Golf Club.