The Crane Resorts And Residences

For hundreds of years, The Crane was known as “the place to be” in Barbados on what is affectionately termed “Old Year’s Night” by Barbadians.  In 2009, The Crane brought back this tradition with a roaring comeback in the new Village with its Village Masquerade party.  A fantastic mix of Crane members, visiting guests, local doctors, lawyers, politicians, business executives and well known professionals – old and young - were among those ushering in 2010 at the exclusive street party. Guests mingled and danced the night away to the melodious sounds of “The Soul of Barbados” Virtuosity and the presence of a spectacular blue moon.

At the stroke of midnight, the pleased diners as well as those who just came to party joined the band in the town square for the 2010 countdown. Lead singer of Virtuosity Kim Derrick, belted Happy New Year to the attendees which was followed by the customary ‘Auld Lang Syne’ as guests exchanged hugs, kisses and well wishes for 2010. An array of balloons and confetti showered the village from different angles and the party continued for a couple hours as the patrons truly enjoyed the band’s mixture of pop, reggae and calypso music from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.

Hotel Manager and Coordinator of the Village Masquerade, Paul Collymore said the party was a significant event for The Crane, as it was the first time in several years that the luxurious resort had hosted a major Old Years night event.   “We are bringing back the tradition of New Year’s Eve at The Crane and this year was a great start to what we expect to do in the future. We had around 400 persons here for the comeback party and they fully enjoyed a good night out. The reports have been favourable and we are looking forward to a fantastic 2010,” said Collymore.

Newlyweds - Mr. & Mrs. Schlosser

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