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March 31 is deadline for 2023 JCDC song contest applications

Administrator

Friday, March 31 is the deadline for entering this year’s staging of the Jamaica Festival Song, the Jamaica Gospel Star and the Jamaica Friday, March 31 is the deadline for entering this year’s staging of the Jamaica Festival Song, the Jamaica Gospel Star and the Jamaica Festival Queen Competitions. Interested persons are encouraged to submit their entries online atwww.jcdc.gov.jm/online-formsor at any of the 13 Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) parish offices.The2023 winners will receive over one million in cash and prizes, the opportunity to headline some of Jamaica’s Emancipation and…

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Jonkunoo Road March for Kingston February 25, 2023

Anthea

Today the public is invited to join in the “Jonkunoo Saturday” Road March and Party. It is being put on by The Institute of Creative Training & Development and 24/7 Productions Ltd, in association with the CHASE Fund. Jonkunoo is a Christmastide tradition that taps into our African spiritual roots through combination of costume, music, and dance. This tradition dates back to hundreds of years, and was widely indulged in by the enslaved as a part of their principal holiday celebrations. March time is at 3:00 p.m. and will journey…

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