HOW THE LEGEND BEGAN
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) was founded in 1963 as the Jamaica Festival Commission, with the aim to develop and promote the creative talents and cultural expressions of the Jamaican people. The JCDC’s main function is to ensure that the nation’s cultural heritage is preserved and sustained for the benefit of future generations. It also organises the annual
In the years since its inception, thousands of Jamaicans have benefitted from its programmes in dance, traditional folk forms, speech and drama, music, culinary arts, fine arts, photography and literary arts. The Commission has been able to expose and nurture the talents of renowned practitioners such as Bob Marley, Professor Mervyn Morris, Kapo, Barrington Watson, Lennie Little-White, Stephen Cat” Coore, Joan Andrea Hutchinson, Fae Ellington, Steven Woodham and Susan Alexander.
The Commission fulfills its mandate primarily through its annual Festival of the Arts, with parish and national competitions in the performing arts, literary arts, fine arts and culinary arts.
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This is a grand celebration for Jamaicans island wide. On Saturday July 31st the Emancipation Vigil will commemorate the milestone in various communities and town squares heralding in the “Firs’ a Augus’” through traditional folk forms, music, song and dance, guest performances and re-enactments of that moment when celebrations broke out island wide at the announcement of being ‘Full Free’
AUGUS’ FAIR
Augus’ Fair will provide a total package for patrons wishing to indulge in traditional Jamaican culture and for parents to teach their children about ‘Ole Time’ Jamaica. Homage to the island’s rich heritage is paid through games, songs, dancing, folk forms and a showcase of traditional Jamaican cuisine. Augus Fair is fun for the entire family including lessons in Maypole, Quadrille and other traditional forms plus live concerts, and kiddie’s rides are just a few of the exciting activities that Augus fair brings to life on Monday August 2, 2010
The World Reggae Dance Championships is here again. On Monday August 2, 2010, dance groups from all corners of the island will have the opportunity to showcase their talents. The competition takes the form of eliminations followed by a grand final where groups of dancers compete in full ‘costume’ and perform a distinct choreographed work for a panel of judges drawn from the Jamaican dance fraternity. Top Dancehall artistes and a major sound system will provide additional entertainment throughout the night.
Small, medium and large enterprises are being invited to participate in a Business Place/Shop Window Display Competition organized by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) in collaboration with the Chambers of Commerce and Parish Councils. Displays must be mounted by July 20 and the competition is scheduled to be judged between July 27 and 29.
Business owners, Government Agencies and other institutions are also being asked to decorate places of business and to fly the national flag during the period. Use of the national colours black, green and gold – as well as bandana are being encouraged. The campaign is designed to heighten national consciousness, during Independence or Festival celebrations this year.
Clothing for all occasions, from beach wear to formal wear, Festival Fashions continues for Jamaica Festival 2010. A particular fabric or colour is identified as ‘what’s wearing for the Festival period’ and local designers go to task creating fashion trends which are automatically in demand for the season.
For 2010, the national colours – Green, Black and Gold will inspire the creativity of the fashion design community who have been charged with the task of creating clothing and accessories as Jamaicans step out in style for the festival season.
Saturday July 3
CHILDREN’S OUTREACH
Windsor Child Care Facility,
ROAD SHOW
Saturday July 10
CHILDREN’S OUTREACH
Hanbury Home, Shooters Hill, Kendal,
ROAD SHOW
Sunday, July 25
Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre,
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ANCIENT PRIEST SONGTITLE: ‘MY PRAYER’ Text ‘2’ to 444-3271 |
ANN MARIE LAING SONG TITLE: ‘I CAN TRUST GOD’ Text ‘7’ to 444-3271 |
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GODSON SONG TITLE: ‘I NEED A WORD’ Text ‘6’ to 444-3271 |
MICAH MINISTRY SONG TITLE: ‘ANYWAY PRAISE Text ‘3’ to 444-3271 |
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MIRIAM LEVY SONG TITLE: ‘ARISE” Text ‘9’ to 444-3271 |
OMAR DOUGLAS SONG TITLE: ‘I FEEL LIKE RUNNIG AWAY’ Text ‘10’ to 444-327 |
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TERRENCE MYERS SONG TITLE: ‘FATHER PLEASE HEAR’ Text ‘4’ to 444-3271 |
RAYLENE LINDO SONG TITLE: ‘I JUST CAN’T GIVE UP’ Text ‘1’ to 444-3271 |
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MURRON GAYLE –LINDO SONG TITLE: ‘GOD’S PROMISES ARE TRUE’ Text ‘8’ to 444-3271 |
Tiffany Hall SONG TITLE: ‘LOST WITHOUT YOU’ Text ‘5’ to 444-3271 |
2010 Festival Song Contestants
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AMIQUE & NAZZLE MAN SONG TITLE: “ONE HEART” Text ‘10’- to 444-3270 |
BELLO SONG TITLE: “JAMAICAN DEH DEH” Text ‘3’ to 444-3270 |
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DERU SONG TITLE: “NUH WEH NUH BETTA” Text ‘8’ to 444-3270 |
KHARUSO SONG TITLE: “MY JAMAICA” Text ‘7’ to 444-3270 |
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NIKKI DILLON SONG TITLE: “DI LAND WI LOVE” Text ‘1’ to 444-3270 |
PAPA WHYTE SONG TITLE: “ZINGY ZINGY 2010” Text ‘4’ to 444-3270 |
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PETROL SONG TITLE: “ISLAND IN THE SUN” Text ‘5’ to 444-3270 |
ROCKIRIE SONG TITLE: “JAMAICA NICE” Text ‘6’ to 444-3270 |
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MARVILLUS SONG TITLE: “WELCOME TO JAMAICA” Text ‘2’ to 444-3270 |
MOJAHROCK SONG TITLE: “REGGAE MUSIC” Text ‘9’- to 444-3270 |