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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olite in the House of Representatives on June 30. – JIS photo
Efforts are under way to secure the inscription of Jonkonnu on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Urgent Safeguarding List as part of initiatives to revive and protect the traditional Jamaican cultural practice
The update was provided by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olite in the House of Representatives on Tuesday
She said the Ministry is preparing the necessary submission to support the nomination
“We are currently developing a case… to add Jonkonnu to the Urgent Safeguarding List as part of our efforts to revive and protect the waning cultural practice,” Grange said
The Minister explained that inscription on the list would unlock international support to aid preservation efforts
“An inscription will provide access to funding through UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Fund for programmes aimed at revitalising Jonkonnu,” she added
Grange noted that the initiative forms part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to safeguard Jamaica’s rich cultural heritage and ensure that traditional cultural expressions are preserved for future generations
– JIS News
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