MIRAMAR – The Second Annual Jamaica Brew Pageant will characteristic e book readings, signings, Jamaican quick movies, and occasional tasting. This occasion shall be hosted by the Consulate Basic of Jamaica on Saturday, Jan. 18. It goals to have fun Jamaica’s arts and tradition. The one-day occasion will begin at 10:00 a.m. on the Miramar Cultural Heart. The handle is 2300 Metropolis Heart Place, Miramar, FL 33027.
The readings and flicks cowl many matters. These embody nationwide delight, historical past, and cultural roots. They’re created by ten authors and poets, together with six movie producers from Jamaica.
The occasion is predicted to be a vigorous pageant. It’s current by the Jamaican Consulate Basic, Miami and Miramar Commissioner Winston Barnes. Consul Basic Oliver Mair will host the pageant.
Consul Basic Oliver Mair
Himself a thespian, Mr. Mair famous that “due to the resounding success final 12 months, this historic occasion can now turn out to be a staple on our neighborhood calendar.” He added that the expertise of the vary of Jamaican writers and movie producers will showcase our wealthy cultural heritage.
As well as, he continued, “the Jamaica Brew Fest will even embody the consumption of our Jamaican espresso which is meant to profit the native espresso trade, and to acknowledge Jamaica’s Espresso Day, celebrated yearly on January 9th, and continues all through the month.
Literary Pageant Featured Jamaican Writers
Dr. Julius Garvey (file picture)
Among the many featured writers on the Pageant shall be creator, Dr. Julius Garvey, additionally a famend surgeon and medical professor. He’s additionally the son of the Jamaica’s Nationwide Hero, the late Marcus Mosiah Garvey.
Kwame McPherson is an creator, poet, and motivational speaker. He’ll learn from his nice works. He says his writing is supposed to fulfill the literary wants of his readers.
Additionally showing once more is the well-known Jamaican author and poet, Kei Miller, PhD. He’s additionally a professor of artistic writing and recognized for his nice poems.
There shall be a number of native writers together with dub poet Malachi Smith, Judith Falloon-Reid (poet and movie manufacturing), Dr. Susan ‘dr. sue’ Davis, wanted poet and storyteller, and literary awards winner, Geoffrey Philp, presently engaged on his graphic novel about Marcus Garvey.
There shall be a particular phase on youngsters’s tales. Authors like Nadine Brady-Taylor and Colleen Wint Bond will be part of youngsters on stage. They are going to carry out the tales in enjoyable, drama-like recitals.
Carib Type Theatre
Patrons will benefit from the magic of Jamaican cinema. This may shut the thrilling literary pageant. A number of quick movies shall be proven. These movies inform the tales of our individuals and tradition.
Jamaica Blue Mountain Espresso Day
Norman Grant is the Chairman of the Jamaica Espresso Exporters Affiliation. Donald Salmon is the President of the Jamaica Espresso Growers Affiliation. They’re each enthusiastic about this new undertaking. They see it as an opportunity to work with the Consulate Basic to advertise Model Jamaica. Guests can get pleasure from a show that reveals completely different ways to drink coffee. This may embody demonstrations of brewing, recipes, and tastings.
Admission to the one-day occasion is free to the general public. Individuals can register at Jamaica Brew 2025.
Guests on the occasion can meet the writers and get their books signed.
The pageant is a particular mixture of literature, movie, and occasional. It provides a rich cultural experience for many who love books. This celebration is led by Consul Basic Mair, who’s thrilled in regards to the second Jamaica Brew Pageant. He stated this enjoyable occasion will spotlight a few of Jamaica’s greatest writers and filmmakers. Attendees will benefit from the world’s greatest espresso, Jamaica Blue Mountain espresso.
