It is said that j’ouvert brings out the most unique traditions of our people, albeit in a spirit of mass gyration, alcohol, calypso music and ‘wassy’ behaviour not displayed at any other period in the year.

Though the early morning Boxing Day madness is still  one month away, signs of what is to come could was unfolded here Saturday night when the official launch of the oldest J’ouvert group,  the Extreme J’ouvert Troupe, took place on Wigley Avenue in West Basseterre, in front of the famous Tony Berry Shop.

Organizer and Troupe owner, popular radio and night club DJ, Ronnie Rascal, told MiyVue.com that all systems are ready for the this year’s carnival and he is eagerly anticipating the splendour that is to unfold.

This year, the LIME EXTREME Revolution, the name given to the 2012 presentation, hosted a packed program for the launch ceremony that began at 4:00pm, running way into the late hours of Saturday night.

Among the top acts scheduled to entertain the huge crowd were the Grand Masters Band, Kollision Band, Nicha B, DJ GQ, Mighty Honesty and DJ Rascal himself, along with other top artistes. An appearance is also expected from the Extreme Models.

Many gifts and other items are to be given away by major sponsor LIME, including a Black Berry. The organizers are also offering a discount package of EC$50 for the early bird registrants.

Other sponsors of the troupe are TDC, Carib, Bottling Company, MiyVue.com, ZIZ, Sugar City, Admirals, C&C, 17 Degrees and the BCA.