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The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission has earmarked the month of September to celebrate the life and work of Hon Dr Louise Bennett-Coverley OJ, OM.

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The amazing Miss Lou was born on September 7, 1919.  She was a Jamaican poet and activist for the Jamaican language and is described as Jamaica’s leading comedian.  Miss Lou has been lauded as the only poet who has really hit the truth about her society through its own language.  She has managed to capture Jamaican thoughts, feelings and lifestyle through her poems in the vernacular.  This has been done through masterful taste in use of the dialect which is acceptable to and appreciated by all in Jamaica and the Diaspora.

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In September, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) staged a series of activities across the island.  St. James hosted ‘MoBay Ring Ding’ as part of the celebrations.

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‘MoBay Ring Ding’ is a mini concert with a mixture of poems and storytelling.  This year the National Exhibition

 was featured in the ‘MoBay Ring Ding’ from September 14 - 17, 2010.  Two guest presenters shared their encounter with the cultural icon.

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This year, the JCDC partnered with Institute Of Jamaica in St. James for the event.  The organisers also launched the ‘Workin’ Pan It’ program.  Display viewing was from September 14 - 17, 2010.

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Miss Lou MoBay Ring Ding was held on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at the Montego Bay Civic Centre.  Schools and various organizations participated.  They all had a boonoonoous time.

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WALK GOOD MI FREN’!

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