Last Updated on January 5, 2025, 9:43 AM AST by Anthony Morris
The Department of Creative Economy, in collaboration with St Kitts Nevis Association of Persons with Disabilities, presented the very first “Culture on Wheels”, with the aim to involve disabled people in festivities, making them feel like a part of the community.
The idea for such initiative was started and executed by Stanley Carey of the Tabernacle Ancestral Mummies, along with the Dance Specialist Marcia Jeffers, with a purpose of inclusivity and to embrace the fact that culture brings everyone together.
Three members of the association willingly participated in this year’s Sugar Mas Grand Parade that took place on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
The participants included – Joseph Bergan aka the Awesome Navigator (Vice President of SKNAPD and renowned Calypsonian), Shanika Percival, and Shakeem Walters aka Hotniss.
This initiative was started in a hope to become a beacon and major part of the Carnival’s paradise for years to come, to unite the entire community now and in future.
Minister Samal Duggins appreciates this initiative
Minister of Sports and Creative Economy reposted the post shared by the Department of Creative Economy while calling Carnival, a place for everyone.
Netizens showed positive response, calling it an “awesome initiative”, while wishing to see it every year during the Grand Parade, while expressing gratitude for the Government who made this initiative possible,
Know about Tabernacle Ancestral Mummies
Tabernacle Ancestral Mummies is a folklore group, originating from the village of Tabernacle, and has been led by Captain Stanley Carey for the past 12 years.
This Kittitian folklore group depicts religious wars that were fought in Europe in ancient times, with the members dancing on traditional music with alluring attire, capturing the essence of their culture.
Marcia Jeffers
Marcia Jeffers is the founder and director of a non – profit organization, Synergy Movements, to promote the art of dance, while providing dance education training and performance training.
The company caters to young girls from age 3 to adults, teaching them various genres like ballet, modern, jazz, and afro – Caribbean, with classes every Saturday.
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