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National Heritage Month: Celebrating Jamaicans Who Help to Keep Our Culture Alive

Join us for a special Culture Corner Live Forum, as we celebrate National Heritage Month: Celebrating Jamaicans Who Help to Keep Our Culture Alive. We honour Mrs Marjorie Leyden-Kirton, retiring this month after decades of service at the JCDC and the visionary behind the Culture Corner series. She will be joined by Richard Derby, Leader of the Manchioneal Cultural Group, and Johanna Hall, Member of the Vauxhall High School Culture Club, as we explore how Jamaica’s culture is kept alive across generations. 🔗 Watch other forums in the series:    • Culture Corner   YouTube Video Link: [https://youtube.com/live/3BILM0mlPzs?...](https://youtube.com/live/3BILM0mlPzs?...) 00:00:00 – Introduction by Host Winsome Sherrier Witter Heritage Month’s Culture Corner, honouring those preserving Jamaican culture. 00:01:26 – Honouring Mrs. Marjorie Leyden-Kirton Host introduces the celebration of Mrs. Leyden-Kirton’s retirement and service. 00:04:00 – Leyden-Kirton Reflects on Her 40-Year Journey From Miss Westmoreland Festival Queen to JCDC Executive roles. 00:10:00 – Marketing Director Role & 40th Independence Anniversary Leyden-Kirton shares work on Jamaica’s 2002 Grand Gala and diaspora outreach. 00:13:00 – Reviving Jonkunnu & School Involvement How her leadership helped rejuvenate cultural traditions in Western Jamaica. 00:16:00 – Digital Transformation During COVID Moving JCDC events online and expanding reach to the diaspora. 00:17:30 – The Launch of Culture Corner Credit to Mrs. Leyden-Kirton for the original idea behind Culture Corner. 00:20:00 – Interview with Richard Derby, Manchioneal Cultural Group His journey from Grade 2 to leading a group celebrating 50 years of cultural continuity. 00:24:00 – JCDC’s Role in National & International Exposure Derby shares how JCDC facilitated the group’s growth and recognition. 00:27:00 – Advice to New Cultural Groups & Youth Importance of learning authentic forms and passing them on. 00:29:30 – Interview with Johanna Hall, Vauxhall High School Inspired by her drama teacher after COVID, Johanna’s cultural journey begins. 00:31:00 – Building Confidence Through Culture Culture Club helped her with social skills, confidence, and cultural appreciation. 00:35:00 – Youth Suggestions for Making Culture Exciting Johanna recommends more use of TikTok, Instagram, and student-generated content. 00:37:00 – Final Segment Begins: Cultural Legacy Messages All guests offer heartfelt advice and legacy-building messages. 00:38:00 – Leyden-Kirton’s National Badge of Honour Highlight Recognition for her lifelong voluntary and professional service. 00:41:00 – Celebrating Jamaican Excellence & Encouraging Youth Encouragement for youth to embrace their potential and talents. 00:43:30 – Community and Family Role in Preserving Culture Families, schools, churches, and businesses all have roles to play. 00:48:00 – Bringing Back Anansi Stories & Intergenerational Sharing Cultural storytelling as a tool for connection and heritage. 00:54:00 – Closing Thoughts & Gratitude from Leyden-Kirton Thanks to family, staff, the ministry, and the Jamaican people. 01:00:00 – Final Remarks from Host and Guests Encouragement to continue enriching Jamaican culture and engaging others.