About this Event
A Jamaican Christmas: Celebrating Our Sister City Connection with St. Ann, Jamaica!
At Sister Cities of Wilmington, we believe that cultural exchange connects communities, preserves traditions, and creates lasting friendships across borders.
This year, we're especially excited to celebrate our growing Sister Cities partnership with St. Ann, Jamaica, following our recent welcome of Mayor Belnavis of St. Ann to Wilmington!
To honor this special relationship, we're bringing a little piece of St. Ann to Wilmington through A Jamaican Christmas: Pajammin' at LaFate Gallery! 🎄
What makes this celebration particularly special is its connection to St. Ann. Our featured artist, Ms. Eunice LaFate, has roots in St. Ann, as does internationally celebrated reggae artist Ziggy Marley, whose children's book Pajammin' will be featured during our holiday storytime.
Children will also discover the legacy of Jamaica's beloved cultural icon, Miss Lou (Louise Bennett-Coverley), through a special tribute by Ms. LaFate, followed by a festive Christmas canvas-painting experience.
Through Jamaican storytelling, art, music, food, and holiday traditions, we hope to give children of all backgrounds an opportunity to experience the richness of Jamaican culture while celebrating the friendship between Wilmington, Delaware, and St. Ann, Jamaica.
This is more than a Christmas celebration. It's an opportunity to bring our Sister Cities partnership to life for the next generation!
❤️ Connecting Cultures. Celebrating Heritage. Building Friendships Across Borders.
Hosted by Sister Cities of Wilmington — Peace Through People.
Event venue & nearby stays
Lafate Gallery, 227 North Market Street, Wilmington, United States
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