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Jamaica Day 2017 - Live From Ali's school :-)

Jamaica Day is celebrated each year as part of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information effort to instill the spirit of nationalism which is necessary for the social and cultural development of Jamaica.

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The theme for this year’s celebration is ‘Celebrating Jamaica: Exploring Our Legacy in a Global Context’.

I accompanied Ali (my 5 year old daughter) to her school today and thoroughly enjoyed the 2 hour program, lot's of exciting presentations, both from children and parents - from poems and poetry (of the Louise Bennett kind) to dance and skits.

Her school focused on the legacy of the famous Jamaicans from the west who have made a significant contribution to our country, both at the parish (St. James) level and at the national.

These included:

Theodore Whitmore
Mark Kerr-Jarrett
Tony Hart

Jimmy Cliff
Violet Nelson
Warren Barrett &
Paul Tegat Davis

And yeah, Ali took part in both the dances and speech; I'll be sharing a few of those pics and videos on the site later - but here is a preview.

Students performing traditional Jamaican dance during Jamaica Day 2017 in Montego Bay

Children performing at Jamaica Day

And yes, you probably figured that there was Jamaica colours and decorations all over, but you know what caught my eye - outside of the wonderful presentations by the children?

Yep, the food!

Jamaican cornmeal pudding on sale at the Jamaica Day event

They had a 'healthy' display of Jamaican food on display, including:

Dukunoo
Bread pudding
Potato Pudding
Gizzadas
Coconut drops
Grater Cake
Tun Cornmeal
Banana fritters
Saltfish fritters &
Cornmeal Pudding!

Jamaican Saltfish Fritters

Jamaican tun cornmeal

Of course the one that grabbed my attention was the Tun Cornmeal!
Yeah man, I haven't seen nor had that in years!

So, again, of course, I made sure to get a bit, it was delicious - with the sorrel chutney!

The event was truly fun though, and I believe it was great learning (and good reflection) for all of us.

As I say, more to come on this.
See Also: Jamaica Day 2012

I'm thinking that next year I'll do a live broadcast to share with you and all my readers - what say you :-)

Regards,
Wellesley

The students performing a skit at Jamaica Day event

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