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<p>The Jamaica Cultural Development
Commission (JCDC) will mount several exhibitions as part of the celebrations
for the centenary anniversary of the birth of cultural icon, Hon Louise
Bennett-Coverley, fondly known as ‘Miss Lou’.</p>
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<p>These exhibitions will be mounted
during the month of September, starting on the 7th at JCDC’s parish offices and
parish libraries across the island.</p>
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<p>Marjorie Leyden-Vernon, director of
Community Cultural Development at the JCDC, said that the month-long
celebrations aim to engage and give persons the opportunity to participate and
reflect on the life and work of Miss Lou.</p>
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<p>Born on September 7, 1919, Miss Lou
passed away on July 26, 2006 in Canada and was buried at National Heroes Park,
in a section reserved for cultural icons. Known for writing and performing her
poems, folk songs and stories in Jamaican patois, Miss Lou is regarded by many
as the “mother of Jamaican culture”.</p>
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<p>Leyden-Vernon explained that for the
celebrations there will be poetry-type competitions, and there will be fashion
shows focusing on the Jamaican Bandana which Miss Lou would often wear. Other
activities during the month will include lunch-hour concerts, ring-ding style
concerts, a floral tribute at National Heroes Park and special tribute
concerts.</p>
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