Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts

CULTURE DIVISION

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Special Events

The Festival Development team is often called upon to lend Artistic, Technical, Protocol and Logistic Support to various special events and meetings. These range from staff events and program launches within the Ministry to external support for other Ministries and non-profit organisations in the form of concerts, adjudication at competitions and sitting on planning or execution committees for national cultural projects and celebrations.

2015 Special Events:

  • The Award Ceremony for the “Mentoring by the Masters” Programme
  • Launch of the Belmont Musical and Heritage Walk
  • Launch of the “Treasures from the Hideaway” – The Mighty Sparrow Exhibition
  • 25th Anniversary of the 1990 Coup – Public Performances tied to the Virtual Retrospective Exhibition Project
  • “Diamonds in the Sun” – A Gift to the Nation on the 53rd Anniversary of Independence

Past Special Event Projects:

  • NAPA Fest – A season of performances that formed an introductory initiative for the new performing arts space at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (2010)
  • 50th Anniversary of Independence Arts Showcase (2012)
  • National Song Competition (2012)
  • Nelson Mandela Day Celebrations (2014)
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