The spirit of CARICOM was alive at the Daryll Jordan Secondary School earlier today as the students and teachers hosted a CARICOM Day Extravaganza.
Students, parents and teachers were given the opportunity to sample some indigenous foods from Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Guyana and Jamaica, and share in their cultural experiences.
Geography/Social Studies teacher, David Ifill, pointed out that the culinary experience was designed to allow the children to learn about each other.
“I think it was a great response from the students. Most of them were really excited about today. It’s not only about eating and tasting something different that they probably never tasted before, but it’s learning about each other and appreciating each other. I think that is one thing we have to learn to do in the Caribbean…. One nation, one Caribbean,” he asserted.
His colleague and organiser, Kimberley Skeete, echoed his sentiments and expressed the hope that the event would be held again and on a larger scale.
“We hope to make it an annual event and hope that it won’t only be to taste, but that children would actually learn something about CARICOM and what it represents and embrace their CARICOM neighbours,” she said.
Meanwhile, second form student, Chetranni Persaud, praised the event and showcased the meals which were prepared by her mother, with assistance from her and her sister.
“I feel happy because I got the chance to share my experience and my culture with other students and it’s amazing,” she remarked.
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