Mister Speaker, I am grateful for the opportunity to update the people of the Virgin Islands on the plans for a 2020 Emancipation Festival. Many persons in the community have been questioning whether this would ever be a reality due to the complications caused by COVID-19. I can reassure the fine people of this Territory that there will never be a time while I am sitting in this Ministerial seat that we will not celebrate our emancipation from slavery in some way, shape, or form. Our ancestors worked too hard for too long and went through too much to be ignored.
Mr. Speaker, since taking office and appointing a Festival and Fairs Committee to plan this year’s activities, I have been sounding the same refrain that we must celebrate our heritage and culture, give opportunities to our local cultural artisans, and to be fiscally responsible. Based on those criteria, we have had successes and opportunities for improvement.
Topic: Culture, Festival and Fairs | Posted By: lstevens
Tuesday, 23 July 2019 - 4:59pm
Mister Speaker, I thank you for the opportunity to update the people of the Virgin Islands on the plans for our emancipation festival activities, which are progressing well.
In anticipation of the 65th Annual Emancipation Celebrations, the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Parade (VIFF) Sub-committee in conjunction with the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee will be hosting a Celebratory Dinner under the theme: -“Honouring all generations: Let’s commemorate the 65th Emancipation Celebration.”
Topic: Culture, Festival and Fairs | Posted By: aphillip
Monday, 8 April 2019 - 5:18pm
The public is asked to note that the Virgin Islands Festivals and Fairs Committee has extended its deadline to Friday, April 12 for the submission of entries for the BVI Emancipation Festival’s 2019 theme and slogan competitions.
Topic: Culture, Festival and Fairs | Posted By: npickering
Monday, 8 April 2019 - 3:19pm
Preparations to celebrate the 52nd Virgin Gorda Easter Festival are well on the way, with a lineup of Cultural activities scheduled to begin on Saturday, April 13.