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Rich history & culture of EE & LL put on display

The rich history and culture of Long Look and East End were put on display at an exhibition at Greenland Playfield today, August 6, 2024. Photo: VINO
Scenes from the cultural exhibition at Greenland Recreation Ground on August 6, 2024. Photo: VINO
Scenes from the cultural exhibition at Greenland Recreation Ground on August 6, 2024. Photo: VINO
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), left, at the cultural exhibition at Greenland Recreation Ground on August 6, 2024. Photo: VINO
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), left, at the cultural exhibition at Greenland Recreation Ground on August 6, 2024. Photo: VINO
Scenes from the cultural exhibition at Greenland Recreation Ground on August 6, 2024. Photo: VINO
Scenes from the cultural exhibition at Greenland Recreation Ground on August 6, 2024. Photo: VINO
Scenes from the cultural exhibition at Greenland Recreation Ground on August 6, 2024. Photo: VINO
Scenes from the cultural exhibition at Greenland Recreation Ground on August 6, 2024. Photo: VINO
Scenes from the cultural exhibition at Greenland Recreation Ground on August 6, 2024. Photo: VINO
Scenes from the cultural exhibition at Greenland Recreation Ground on August 6, 2024. Photo: VINO
Scenes from the cultural exhibition at Greenland Recreation Ground on August 6, 2024. Photo: VINO
Scenes from the cultural exhibition at Greenland Recreation Ground on August 6, 2024. Photo: VINO
Scenes from the cultural exhibition at Greenland Recreation Ground on August 6, 2024. Photo: VINO
Scenes from the cultural exhibition at Greenland Recreation Ground on August 6, 2024. Photo: VINO
Scenes from the cultural exhibition at Greenland Recreation Ground on August 6, 2024. Photo: VINO
Scenes from the cultural exhibition at Greenland Recreation Ground on August 6, 2024. Photo: VINO
Bread making the old way- on fireside. Photo: VINO
Bread making the old way- on fireside. Photo: VINO
Scenes from the cultural exhibition at Greenland Recreation Ground on August 6, 2024. Photo: VINO
Scenes from the cultural exhibition at Greenland Recreation Ground on August 6, 2024. Photo: VINO
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The rich history and culture of Long Look and East End were put on display at an exhibition at Greenland Playfield today, August 6, 2024.

Donkey cart rides, demonstration of making various types of breads on firesides, crafts, fungi music, and walls telling the stories of the many late great of the East End/Long Look Communities were just a few attributes of the Virgin Islands Communal Association (VICA) Cultural Experience held in collaboration with the East End Festival Committee.

The day also featured youth Calypso singing.

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7)  and District Eight Representative Honourable Marlon A. Penn urged those gathered to embrace the rich history of the districts.

The two elected representatives also emphasised the urgent need for unity among residents.

16 Responses to “Rich history & culture of EE & LL put on display”

  • Not good (06/08/2024, 19:20) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Is fat hogs bay and Hodges Creek not east end too how come the parade only in district 8. It have 2 primary school in east that mini parade could've been larger with those school kids. One is in east too I'm sure if contacted they would've had a troupe there too. The charter companies in east would've done something too if the committee had contacted them. This is great but could have been bigger and better with better organization
  • See (06/08/2024, 20:06) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    The most cultural activity for the festival so far and where are the people...all gone astray. Check the jouvert and you'll see where their heads are at.
  • 2024 (06/08/2024, 20:14) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    how U now sit back and allow europe crawl back in
  • Career (06/08/2024, 20:18) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is what should have happened this year. East should have a bigger celebration
  • Yes (06/08/2024, 21:02) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Keep the culture alive
  • RICH HISTORY & CUL- WHO ? (06/08/2024, 21:35) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    IS THE LATEST ART WORK OF POTHOLES A PART OF OUR NEWLY DESIGNED CULTURE / WHERE ARE YHEDESIGNERS / ARCHITECTS ARTISTS ❓️ ❓️ TIS LIKE BACK IN THE 1950S WHEN DONKEYS AND MULES WERE POPULAR
  • Come on Marlon and Showonde (07/08/2024, 00:08) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    A wasted day
  • ... (07/08/2024, 04:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Very rich indeed
  • Eyes Wide Open (07/08/2024, 04:16) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Well done, Melissa! You are a professional, educated , bright, pretty woman!!God bless you abundantly for serving the east end/long look area in a most important, ticklish role!! Great job!!

  • lord o. (07/08/2024, 06:44) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Look at how they ignore East End. The people they voted for killed East End Festival. That was my favourit place to go and hang out. I drive from town to East just for the lime. East was different...We need East end back. Someone say to me, don't blame the politicians The committee became disunity, greedy and irresponsible...I can't believe that. Knowing Wescott and Potter character, knowledge passion and love for
    Their East End festival..
  • YEAH RITE (07/08/2024, 07:36) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    AH KNOW YOU AIN'T SLEEPING , NOW IS A GOOD TIME TO CHANGE YOUR EVIL WAYS / AND PUT TTHE KNOW GOD GAVE YOU TO DO SOMETHING POSITIVE WITH IT , LIKE IN DOING SOMETHING THAT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE COUNTRY / IF YOU REALLY LOVE YOUR COUNTRY • AND LEAVE THAT DECEPTION AND RACISM VIN THE PAST , IN CASE YOU FORGOT WE ARE IN THE FUTURE
  • hmm (07/08/2024, 09:59) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    It would have been bigger like years ago if the committee had involved tropes from town parade. One mart sure would've taken part and CTL. Also Children from the two primary schools and even the preschoolers, a troupe each representing district 7 and 8. All businesses too.
  • Interested (07/08/2024, 10:48) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    August Tuesday belongs to district 3.The Premier has made little effort to remove the horse track issue.All the incoming visitors bemoaned the fact that for the 70th anniversary there were no horse races,Government is a failure and Fraser is an even bigger failure for not advocating and bringing pressure to bear on the relevant entities.
    Shame,shame shame
  • MARLON PENN WHERE ARE YOU (07/08/2024, 10:56) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hon Natalio Wheatley running the Territory ,WHAT IS HON MARLON PENN DOING???
    • Where he was placed (09/08/2024, 14:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      So you have a Premier and Minister of Culture in Natalio and expect Marlon to do his work? GTFOH with this BS! You put people man in the trunk of a truck and expect him to drive from the trunk.

      We make our bed we need Lye into it.


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