AN EVENING OF WELL-DESERVED RECOGNITION OF “OUR CHERISHED CULTURAL HERITAGE”

Seabreeze MP Leslia Brice (right) joins in dancing to the music of Junkanoo during “an evening of well-deserved recognition for our Junkanoo Kings and Queens.”

By OSWALD T. BROWN

WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 14, 2023 — MP for Seabreeze Leslia Brice, Chairperson of The Bahamas Independence Secretariat, posted a collection of photos on Facebook on Thursday, September 14, 2023, that I absolutely had to share with readers of my online publication, BAHAMAS CHRONICLE, which has a huge following among the Bahamian diaspora across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom as well as in The Bahamas and the wider Caribbean.

Mrs. Brice shared the photos with the following narrative:

“Extending a heartfelt THANK YOU to Carnival Corporation for their steadfast commitment to preserving and celebrating Bahamian culture. An evening of well-deserved recognition for our Junkanoo Kings and Queens, who dedicate their time and energy year-round to our cherished cultural heritage.

Carnival Corporation’s consistent support for our community and cultural initiatives, investment in maritime students, and appointment of Bahamian executives are truly appreciated.

In this milestone Golden Jubilee year, we aspire to forge a partnership with Carnival, in collaboration with the Independence Secretariat, to invigorate Bahamians with national and cultural pride through a diverse array of events and activities.”