Independence 42; the History of Our Festival
Weekly Gleaner, The; North American ed. › July 31, 2009
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The best of the Festival of the Performing Arts (dance, speech, drama and music) is showcased in the Jamaica Cultural Development Corporation's (JCDC) annual Mello Go Roun' during the Independence holidays.
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Independence 42; the History of Our Festival
JAMAICAN CREATIVITY and cultural awareness across socio-economic levels reaches its peak in the months approaching Independence every year. The period marks the finals of the national festival competition.
It was in 1963, one year after the success of the Independence Festival, that the Festival Office was established in the Ministry of Development and Welfare.The next year, Mr. Hugh Nash was appointed director, holding the post from 1964-67, in 1969, from 1974-77 and 1981-83. Under Na...See the full content of this document
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