Mello-Go-Roun’ fun!
A student from Free Hill Primary School performs a dramatic piece, entitled Dem Tink Wi Bad at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Mello-Go-Roun showcase held at the Independence Village at the National Indoor Sports Centre on Monday, August 5, 2024. (Photo: JIS)
Entertainment, Music
August 7, 2024

Mello-Go-Roun’ fun!

On Monday, August 5, 2024, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) mounted the annual culture and performing arts showcase, Mello-Go-Roun’, to the delight of a packed audience inside National Indoor Sports Centre at the Independence Village.

With music and the arts on full display, the event served as a thrilling stop on the 2024 ‘Emanci-pendence’ celebrations. We share scenes:

Students from Portmore Missionary Preparatory School perform a dance, entitled Afro Dung at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission 2024 Mello-Go-Roun showcase held at the National Indoor Sports Centre.JIS

Permanent secretary in the Ministry of Education and Youth Dr Kasan Troupe (left) engages in a discussion with Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2024 Omolora Wilson at the JCDC Mello-Go-Roun showcase held at the Independence Village at the National Indoor Sports Centre. Looking on is Mayor of Kingston Councillor Andrew Swaby.JIS

Students from Clan Carthy Primary School deliver a piece entitled Laughing Ago Spoil at the annual Mello-Go-Roun showcase on Monday, August 5, 2024. JIS

St Hugh’s High School students present a medley of songs from the late great Alton Ellis during the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Mello-Go-Roun showcase held at the Independence Village at the National Indoor Sports Centre on Monday, August 5, 2024.JIS

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