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Building
cultural diversity:
'caraibes en creation'
Nicholas
Sanchez ,Youthlink
Writer
During
his visit, Olivier Poivre d'Arvor French
director of cultures, and the French Ambassador
to Jamaica HE Francis Hurtut, held a cocktail
for the launch of 'caraibes en creation.'
Caraibes
en creation is translated into Caribbean
creative arts. On Friday, April 4, distinguished
persons, including representatives from
the Ministry of Youth and Culture, the Jamaica
Cultural Development Commission and those
involved in the creative arts, gathered
at the residence of the French ambassador.
Caribbean
creative arts is a programme that has been
in existence for several years, opening
the door for cultural diversity. The French
ambassador lauded the Jamaican people for
who they are, especially for their culture
and identity.
"When
you're French, Jamaica means a lot to you,"
he said.
Unique
identity
He
continued by saying that when one speaks
of Jamaica, one does not think about politics
or economics, but of culture. The unique
identity and how it is promoted have had
a great impact on the Caribbean and the
wider world.
D'Arvor,
director of the programme, mentioned that
persons in the culture and performing arts
have the opportunity to showcase their talents
overseas, as well as live abroad. Over 146
countries in the world have come on-stream
for the project to continue. He also mentioned
that the African culture, which has played
a vital role in the formation of the Jamaican
culture, will be incorporated, adding a
little French to it.
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Olivier
Poivre d'Arvor welcomes his guests
to the cocktail party.
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Cocktail
parties are about great conversation
and Natalie Corthesy (left) and Seretse
Small seem to understand this all
too well.
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The
French ambassador's residence.
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Models
from Saint International enjoy a light
moment during the evening.
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Veerle
Poupeye (left) and Nicole Hoo-Fatt.
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Dwight
(centre) enjoys a moment with models
from Saint International.
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Photos by Nicholas Sanchez
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