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The 18th Annual Jamaica Day Celebration
Independent Promotions Entertainment Inc. (IPEG) promoters of
the 18th annual Jamaica Day celebration in Toronto is a
committee of dedicated community workers who have worked
together in numerous charitable projects to benefit Jamaican's
at home and overseas over the years. The committee members are
dedicated to the perseveration and promotions of Jamaica's
cultural heritage particularly the musical and dramatic
heritage.
As we join the other countries in the world to celebrate the
46th anniversary of Jamaica's Independence, which took place on
Aug. 6th, 1962. Jamaica Day provides for us the pride and joy of
being unique; it is a show of revolutionary defiance for us
living abroad to highlight our solidarity, love and patriotism
are reflective on the many insignias of Jamaica which will
depicted on our garments, as well as in the ambience of our
camaraderie and of course our music.
Our 18th year & going strong!...2 BIG days of family fun &
events.
Saturday, July 26, 2008 and Sunday, July 27,
2008 over 180,000 happy Reggae & Soca lovers in 18 years
we have showcased over 100 of the biggest Reggae & Soca Artist
in world
we have showcased over 126 of the biggest local Canadian Reggae
& Soca acts This year's line up... Freddie McGregor - Tony Rebel - George Nooks - Dobby Dobson -
Nadine Sutherland - Min. Goddy Goddy - Steele - Glen Ricketts -
Half Pint-Queen Ifrica - Leroy Sibbles - Errol Dunkley - Queen
Omega - Pamela Maynard & Jay Douglas
Canadian Artists
Exco Levi - Organs - Steve Knight - King Ujah - Avetha - Chatta
Jah Pong - S'qually Blesso - Letna Allen- Delee - Comfort -
Alton Willis - Baby Boyz Dance Group - Essence of Praise Band
and more!!
WHEN: Gates open @ 11am - Event ends @ 11pm
WHERE: Keelesdale Park
2801 Eglinton Ave. W., corner of Blackcreek/Eglinton Avenue,
Toronto, Ontario The committee's mission is simply, "to
promote a positive image for Jamaicans". IPEG's mission particularly
youths and children. Support the community's senior citizens as
a way of preserving and fostering the cultural heritage in
Ontario.
In an effort to achieve this mission the committee's dedication
is bent on the following: Promote Jamaican culture with a
particular emphasis on Jamaican music, dramatic arts and visual
arts Foster goodwill and encourage participation from all
interested individual and organizations.
Organize and sponsor a variety of cultural educational and
recreational events.
Assist and support the disadvantaged through charitable
contributions to worthwhile causes in Canada and Jamaica. There is something for everyone at Jamaica Day:
The Jamaica Day organizers, Karen, Funky and Logie has been
delivering great packages each year, this year is no different,
with the added day, I assure you, your weekend will be
unforgettable. We will bring together a diverse mixture of
people, entertainers and activities creating the traditional
style of Jamaica's Euphoria. The 2008 mission is to broaden and
deepen the public's appreciation of cultural diversity by
creating a two (2) day family oriented festival geared to
educate, entertain, and share the rich culture of Jamaican
community. This refinement of the traditional Jamaican style festival
presentation promises to celebrate our heritage through speakers
such as our own, Consulate General Vivia Betton along with the
Toronto City Councillor for Ward 11-York South-Weston Ms.
Frances Nunziata. The Jamaican food and beverages, art and craft
and midway rides for children and adults along with infectious
gospel, reggae, calypso and R&B music along with the
electrifying sounds of our backing bands. Soccer games, Domino
tournament, Jamaica skits and folklores, dances, basketball
tournaments and so much more.
Craft vendors
The craft vendors' market represents a variety of professional
crafts people that offer fine, jewelry, CDs, photography,
magazines, clothing, souvenir items and many more to take home.
Food vendors
Our food vendors offer a wide variety of excellent traditional
Jamaican foods ranging from jerk chicken, ital stews, patties,
curried goat, oxtail dishes, fish dishes, corn soup, boil and
roast corn and lots more. For the sweet tooth lovers, you will
be able to pick up ice creams, pies, sweets, vegetables and
festival.
Sponsors
We couldn't do it without these fine businesses and
organizations! Please patronize our sponsors to thank them for
their assistance. The success of the festival is due to their
dedication, financial assistance, and efforts. We would like to
take this opportunity to thank our sponsors. For sponsorship
package please email us
jamaicaday@jamaicaday.com.
Children's programs
Dynamic programming designed for children of all ages, youth and
the young at heart features artists on stage, field events,
poetry and short story reading, demonstrations and displays that
encourage audiences to discover the culture of Jamaica presented
by Jamaica information service (JIS). Watch videotapes in the
JIS booth on the current cultural activities in Jamaica. Mid way
rides for the whole family presented by
www.funland.ca
Entertainment
And what would Jamaican's do without music!! - the Jamaica Day
festival presents live, non-stop, contemporary, traditional,
classical and folk music on our stage. Visitors enjoy
performance by various Canadian stars as well as
internationally. Theatrical performances, dominoes tournament
from various dominoes clubs around the cities sponsored by
tippers fast food. Soccer fans enjoy soccer games by the first
female soccer team to play at Jamaica Day - added to the annual
male teams. Enjoy our cultural display of fire dancing, limbo
dancing and folksongs as well as spoke words by various artists. For more information, please contact the following:
Media & Marketing
Karen Jenkins – 905-487-8365
Alexander Blaze - 416-477-9663
General Info
Cornel Davis - 647-889-6424 or
Logie - 647-833-9079
http://www.jamaicaday.com
Email - jamaicaday@jamaicaday.com
Mail/Courier - IPE #133 - 3426 Weston Road
Toronto, Ontario M9M 2W1
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