{"id":304737,"date":"2023-06-30T13:37:36","date_gmt":"2023-06-30T17:37:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=304737"},"modified":"2023-07-01T13:13:47","modified_gmt":"2023-07-01T17:13:47","slug":"emancipation-celebrations-2023-to-focus-on-kalinago-territory-calypso-day-and-emancipation-lecture-series-among-other-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/emancipation-celebrations-2023-to-focus-on-kalinago-territory-calypso-day-and-emancipation-lecture-series-among-other-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Emancipation celebrations 2023 to focus on Kalinago Territory, Calypso Day and Emancipation Lecture Series among other activities"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Screenshot: Hon. Greta Roberts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Minister for Culture Youth Sports and Community Development Hon. Greta Roberts highlighted that during the Emancipation celebrations for 2023, there will be a number of activities hosted by the cultural division.<\/p>\n

The Division of Culture officially launched the 2023 Emancipation celebrations on June 28, at the Old Mill Cultural Centre.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn celebration of our triumphs, we feature other events by the cultural division as well as independent promoters and cultural stakeholders; a time for education and empowerment,\u201d she said at the launch.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have organized a series of events surrounding the establishment of the Kalinago territory bearing in mind their contribution made towards our emancipation, we also have Calypso Day, the Panning Harmony concert, and the Emancipation lecture series in collaboration with the University of the West Indies open campus.\u201d<\/p>\n

The minister said Emancipation celebrations promote greater consciousness of our history and understanding of the origin of our culture.<\/p>\n

\u201cMany have asked why celebrate something likened to the most dreaded part of our existence [but]\u00a0\u00a0the fact remains that this is our story, these are our roots and cannot be forgotten as we seek to build a greater consciousness among the people of our regions\u201d<\/p>\n

She said this celebration, therefore, will shed light on Dominican culture; how we act, the foods we eat, our clothing, dances, music, and languages.<\/p>\n

Minister Roberts further mentioned the influence of the 2023 Emancipation celebrations as the division intends to promote understanding, foster dialogue, and inspire positive change through various planned activities and programs.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe opened today with our craft exhibition as we remember the skills of craftsmen of the past. Over the years emphasis has been placed on fine art but today we highlight our craft makers and showcase their talent and skills through their beautiful creations.\u201d<\/p>\n

Roberts later touched on the Golden Drum Awards which she stated is the most prestigious award by the cultural division given to individuals.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Golden Drum is the most prestigious award by the cultural division given to individuals who have significantly contributed in the fields of arts and culture for 20 years or more,\u201d the minister expressed.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u201cSuch is our richness as it relates to culture and there is never a shortage of nominees. The Division of Culture and the National Cultural Council have always had the task of making the final selection so I assure you especially those who have not made the selection that your time will come.\u201d<\/p>\n

These individuals are nominated by the general public, staff of the cultural division, and the National Cultural Council.<\/p>\n

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