Choiseul
celebrates Emancipation Day 2012 with the over-arching theme “The people who
came”.
The
celebration which has three components begins on July 31 with a panel
discussion at the Piaye Primary School. The panelists include Huggins Nicholas
(Lawyer/historian), Tania Elias (Educator/Historian) and Russell Jean
(Community Organiser from Parc Estate). The moderator is Mc Arthur Phillip, the
Social Transformation Officer.
The
Prime Minister was slated to make an appearance but indications are this is highly
unlikely because of his absence from state; but we expect Acting PM, Phillip J.
Pierre to fill in the slot on behalf of the PM. The Parliamentary
representative/Minister for Tourism and the Creative Industries is expected to
be in attendance.
The
theme for the panel discussion is “What makes us St. Lucians?” – a sub theme
from the “People Who Came”. We expect excellent presentations from the
panelists who are all very qualified to speak on the subject.
Following
the discussion, there will be cultural presentations featuring “drumming”
virtuoso “Gibbs” from Piaye.
The
celebration continues on August 1 with a Talk and a concert in the Village. The
talk will be an exposition of the theme by Tania Elias. The concert will include cultural performances
which define us as St. Lucians plus inspirational music by Meshach, Kintu and
Unity Band.
The
third component is a “poverty-reduction” project in Parc Estate funded by a corporate
citizen.
"Kudos"
is in order for the planning committee headed Mrs Imogene Mitchell. The
Committee was largely "multidisciplinary" and "cross-cultural" in nature, and in
many ways mirrored the theme “The People Who Came”. It approached its task in a
highly focused way, undertaking field visits, radio promotion, issuing press
releases etc.
Once again, congratulations
to Mrs Mitchell and her crew for a job well done!
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