EMANCIPATION celebrations in Region 2 focused on recognition, justice, and development for the people of African extraction. An African Culture and Education Association (ACEA) release said the celebrations were held to revive the stature and restore the dignity of descendants of Africans.
ACEA ushered in Emancipation with a candlelight parade from La Belle Alliance to the Anna Regina Car Park, Damon Square on Tuesday night.
The release said prayers were made by Queen Mother Nana Odeka, while a hymn, ‘O God our Help in Ages Past’, was sung by the gathering at the car park.
Before the cultural programme was held, Sister Desiree Charles officially welcomed attendees to the night’s activities.
The cultural show included songs, dances, African drumming, and greetings from ACEA’s New York Chapter; performances from the Good Hope, Suddie, Queenstown, Danielstown and Dartmouth groups, and the Region 2 administration. A Region 2 administration representative also addressed the gathering.
Guest speaker Brother Jonathan Adams delivered the main address.
African drumming and dancing, and a hymn, ‘Lead us, Heavenly Father’, sung by the audience, preceded the midnight libation ceremony.
Queen mother Nana Odeka, also known as Elfreda Munroe, conducted the libation ceremony near the Damon Monument.
The celebrations continued on Wednesday, August 1, with a grand cultural show and display of African food and clothing at the Anna Regina Cark Park.