The cultural mix

 I love Tamarac. It's such a fun city with a warm culture.

One Love is the unofficial Jamaican motto.

Today we seniors had a program called 'the cultural mix' where we celebrated our diverse cultures using food, fashion and dance.

It sure was fun.

Norma and I 

Jasmine

Edith

A variety of desserts

These are candle holders used in Hannukah

Jamaican flag big and bold

Ecuador flag

Venezuelan flags aplenty 

Joan, a super volunteer

Phyllis is 93 but rarely misses an event!

Eric

There was also a good selection of dishes from various countries, all brought by the attendees.

Curried chicken

Roti

Colombian potatoes?

Rice and peas

A Jamaican favorite, turned cornmeal aka polenta

Then it was time to demonstrate the dances from various countries..

Colombian rhythm.

         Puerto Ricans demonstrate their moves.

       Everyone got up for Bob Marley!

Exotic Latin moves.

A Honduran lady kept her flag throughout!

Maria from Ecuador sure knows her thing!

Yup. We have a wide representation of people from all over the world.

And it's peaceful coexistence.

Tamarac is in reality the city of your dreams.

Pluto's send off

 I don't think any country in the world has given more good music to the world than little Jamaica.

Unfortunately, most of our greatest artists are either dead or on the way out.

The latest departure (2024) was Pluto Shervington. His send off was wonderful.

This celebration of his life was held at Crandon Park in Key Biscayne, Florida, a place where Pluto performed often, bringing great entertainment to thousands.

 

Incidentally, there was a musical tribute for the late great Bob Marley on the 6th February 2024, to mark his 79th birthday.

 The link is below.

https://www.youtube.com/live/eWtPgab1i4o?si=Iag-u7Jvb4D-Xg8p

And don't forget, the latest movie in his honor, "One Love", hits theatres worldwide Feb 14, 2024.