They will also learn about the history and culture of their country which would make them more well-rounded citizens. They will learn about design, costume construction and visual arts skills. “This growth and learning will enhance their skills going. They have been through a process of growth and learning, so the performance is a culmination of the process. “The kids who are jumping in the school bands aren’t just jumping and dancing and having fun. The programme also promotes employing local artisans and showcasing alternative careers to mainstream jobs. This year, these skills will be showcased through the themes of 160 years of the Barbados Landship, climate change, a rich cultural heritage and inclusion for all abilities. Participants learn the techniques of wire-bending, colour coordination, dance, costume mechanics and a plethora of other skills necessary for masquerade. From there, through the collaborative effort between the participants and the artisan cultural and historical themes are conceptualised and ultimately translated into a masquerade presentation. The programme’s aim is to teach students, parents and teachers the elements of costume design and production by assigning a local designer to each registered school. Since 2002, the Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training has endorsed the NCF programme which is geared towards attracting interest from schools in preserving the world-renowned festival and developing talents at all levels.Ĭhief Cultural Officer of the NCF Andrea Wells notes: “This is how you guarantee the continuance of strong traditions - by training and investing in the youth.”
They will learn about design, costume construction and visual arts skills The secondary schools is: Springer Memorial. The primary schools are: Arthur Smith, George Lamming, Elliot Belgrave, Roland Edwards, Eagle Hall, Selah, Hindsbury, Ellerton and Wesley Hall. These odd combinations will make for a spectacular show at the Sunshine Snacks Junior Kadooment’s kaleidoscope of colour and movement in various disciplines take place at National Botanical Gardens at 9 am on Saturday.įor students of nine primary schools and one secondary school, the academic year may have ended, but learning certainly has not for the summer holiday. History and dancing, science and design, folktale and glitter This is how you guarantee the continuance of strong traditions
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The Kiddies segment of the national parade will match the Grand Kadooment display of Barbadian history and cultural practices as the Crop Over Festival swings into full gear.
Participants in the Sunshine Snacks Junior Kadooment will unveil all they learnt after months of preparation through training and research facilitated by the National Cultural Foundation’s Universal Cereal SigniaGlobe Financial Junior Costume Programme. The youth are learning the traditions, the intricacies of the costume, the reasons and heritage, not simply jumping for what used to be 'Kiddies Kadooment'.
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