Basseterre, St. Kitts (December 20, 2006): Fort Street will be transformed in a blaze of colour and cultural pageantry for two full days as folklore groups parade on what will be referred to as Folklore Avenue..~~Adz:Left~~
Folklore Avenue which will be held on Thursday, was conceptualized by the former minister of Culture Hon Jacinth Henry-Martin as a means of showcasing the value of folklore to our cultural preservation and carnival celebrations.
The Masquerades, clowns, mummies, Mocko Jumbies and actors and bull Troupes are expected to line Fort Street from 10 a.m. Thursday until 3:00 p.m.
A spokesman from the department of culture said this year, Folklore avenue will take place twice: on Thursday 21st again on Thursday 28th . The ministry is grateful to the folklore groups for their sterling contribution to the preservation of our cultural heritage and is confident of the lasting legacy of the art form..~~Adz:Right~~
The spokesman also saluted James Jimmy Daddy OGarro for his longstanding participation in folklore. O Garro is the National Carnival 2006-2007 Grant Marshall.
