Patricia Scotland– the Secretary Common of the Commonwealth, addressed the opening ceremony of the Janjangbureh Competition on January 8, 2024. The pageant celebrates 200 years of freed slaves returning to Gambia.
CSG Scotland represented the Commonwealth and stated that they might at all times help the Commonwealth nations. She additionally lauded the wealthy cultures and heritage of the Commonwealth nations and added that they’ll work for its enhancement.
She expressed pleasure and stated,”Honoured to talk on the Janjangbureh Competition opening ceremony, commemorating 200 years of freed slaves returning to Gambia.” CSG Scotland added that the Commonwealth at this time bears no resemblance to previous empires.
“We meet as equals, sure by sensible benefits, widespread pursuits and shared values,”stated the Secretary-Common.
The Janjangbureh Competition is a 200-year celebration of the normal village as an exemplary group that symbolized the slave commerce in Africa. The pageant was held beneath the theme- “Celebrating Homecoming and Our Tradition” from 4 to 7 January 2024.
The pageant showcased the true colors of the traditions and tradition of Gambia. It’s the excellent show of the colourful spirit of native entrepreneurship at this historic celebration. The 200th anniversary of the pageant has additionally showcased genuine Gambian Merchandise.
The intention of the pageant is to revive hope to descendants of captured Africans who have been unjustly seized, unjustly handled, and unjustly faraway from their homeland and households with none regard for his or her rights and dignity.
The pageant is a historic occasion to recollect the struggles of the individuals of Gambia because the merciless acts of that darkish period, Africans have been pressured to demand preparations from those that took half within the Trans-slave commerce.
CSG Patricia Scotland expressed pleasure and enjoyment of witnessing the richness of the Gambia tradition. She stated that there’s a want for the correct show of the tradition of those individuals as they have a good time it with nice vibrancy and authenticity.
