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Carifesta XI organisers expect 30 countries to participate

Jul 20, 2013 News

Chairman of the Carifesta XI Host Country Management Committee (HCMC), Mr. Ivan Graanoogst, has said that 24 countries have so far confirmed their participation in the festival, but that this number is expected to rise to 30 by August 16. The event is slated for August 16 to August 25.
According to Mr. Graanoogst, “Participating countries are expected to pay for their contingent’s transportation to and accommodation in Suriname. The various contingents are expected to give their very best performances. Our responsibility is to make them feel welcome and at home while in Suriname”.
He added that Haiti will be the next host and will participate in Carifesta XI with a world famous dance group. President Michel Martelly has indicated that he would personally head the Haitian contingent.
Mr. Graanoogst noted that Carifesta XI will not only take place in Paramaribo, but will by way of Community Festivals be spread to all 10 Districts.
“This means that we will have to conduct a massive logistical operation which not only accommodates the Surinamese participants, but also ensures that our guests arrive on time and are provided with everything they need to perform at the designated venues,” he said.
He added that the Carifesta XI Youth Village which is being built at the Wil Axwijk Sport Centrum in Paramaribo will provide youths from the participating contingents with an added incentive to take part in the activities organized by Youth Focus.
Jazz diva Denise Jannah, the IKO Foundation, Wyclef Jean, the Cuban Tropicana Ballet, the Jamaican No-Maddz, the Haitian Bacoulou Dance Company and Shaolin Monks from China, are part of a star-studded programme currently being prepared for Carifesta XI which will be fine-tuned during the coming weeks.

 

 

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