ASKaND’s CELEBRATION OF SKN HERITAGE A HUGE SUCCESS! It is with enormous pride
that ASKaND can state that its first public event was viewed as a resounding success. All who attended had nothing but praise for the children’s activities, the workshops, the marketplace and the positive atmosphere which existed throughout the day. A great big ‘Thank you’, to everyone who supported the day. Its successes could not have been achieved without you. To start the day off, the children had themed taster sessions looking at aspects of Carnival. All the children engaged with the maskmaking activity. Creating some wonderful pieces which would fit in very nicely into any carnival setting. Many children and several adults had the opportunity to play the steel-pan for the first time. It was so much fun that most of the adults who took part, have expressed a desire to have lessons in their own right! Fun activities aside; the day was also a great learning opportunity. The posters of our SKN National Heroes were on display and were
flair and creativity. Finally, the evening culminated with a Black History Month Quiz Night with a special round devoted to St Kitts and Nevis. It was surprisingly difficult and everyone learned something new about our Island Federation. Thank you ‘Messi Diamonds!’
highly informative. There was also the chance to learn from an expert on how to trace your Caribbean family lineage. Two sessions were scheduled, yet, there was a clear demand for a third! In each case, the room was full to capacity. Over the course of the afternoon, 20 children were involved with our outdoor sporting activities; while inside, the marketplace was buzzing with lots of interest in fashion, beauty products, food and more. There were lots to occupy everyone who came along; whilst still having plenty of room for growth in the future. We want to find ways to raise the profile of our local entrepreneurs and encourage more of them to come along next time. Without exception, they had some sensational products and enormous
Our Heritage Day was a free event. Many of our families, stayed with us all day, and the children were given complimentary refreshments. We take their firm support as a ringing endorsement that we were able to maintain momentum throughout the day. Everything we set out to achieve (at our first event!), came to fruition. ASKaND would like to thank all of our fantastic volunteers and attendees for their support. You have inspired us to make the next SKN Heritage Day even bigger and better next year!
Jacqui Daniels ASKaND Chair
In this issue
SKN Heritage Day Photos
SKN Movers ‘n’ Shakers
ASKaND Fireside Chat