The Cultural Gala is my fave part of Independence. It's a fun, colourful, relaxed, full-of-talent afternoon and the last couple of years has been set amidst the beautiful backdrop of the Botanical Gardens.
This year. it was held in the new sports stadium. Now as much as I love the stadium, it's no place for the Gala. Besides being treated like cattle just to get in, the stage is miles away and absolutely no wandering around is allowed. Half the fun of the Gala is the unique mix of the 'lime' and the culture.
So I'm starting a campaign: Move the Gala back to the Gardens! And that's why I post a photo from last year's Gala.
3 comments:
i didn't go... got to the gates and saw the story to get in and changed my mind. i tend to agree tho.. not everything should be held at the stadium, and i think the Botanical Gardens is a beautiful and not-to-be-changed setting for 1) Creole in the Park, and 2) the Cultural Gala... if nothing else.
Exactly!
Couldn't agree more! The Botanic Gardens is the perfect venue for the Cultural Gala - a social, green and intimate setting for family and friends.
The Stadium is best used for Sports and other organised events where the crowd's participation is focussed on cheering, not interacting.
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