Heritage Gala takes patrons back
Published on: 7/8/2009.
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QUEEN'S PARK WAS an appropriate setting for participating in
family-based activities on the Crop-Over calendar.

Those small numbers who attended the BNB Heritage Gala hosted by the
National Cultural Foundation last Saturday were able to experience
such, taking in the many sights, sounds and scents of the season.

From the roving tuk band rhythms of Rose Hill Tuk Band, Ifie's Moko
Jumbies and Pan Roun De Neck to donkey rides, a variety folk concert,
Mobile Cinema along with exhibitions exploring the history of rum and
sugar, Afrocentric displays, traditional artisans - including
blacksmiths, tanners, fishnet makers and the like, the affair aimed
to be as entertaining as it was insightful.

Classical craft booths and culinary delicacies were main features of
the open-air event, enhanced by a heritage dress competition, dance
and drama presentations and a musical concert entitled the Sweetness
Concert, showcasing some of the popular acts of the Crop-Over music
scene from Timmy, Kid Site, Mr Dale, Khiomal and Strategy.
Performances by Sister Marshall and Tony "Poser" Grazette were also
well received. (MS)

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