Culturama Patrons

In 1997 The Department of Culture under the Directorship of Mr Halstead ‘Sooty’ Byron, took an initiative to give recognition to our locals by honouring Nevisian Artistes and Cultural Practitioners who have contributed significantly to Nevisian Culture and Culturama in the various aspects of the Arts and Culture; i.e. Administration, Preservation, Folklore, Performing (Music, song, dance, drama) Visual Arts, Culinary Arts and Literary Arts. Their Intention is to establish a Grand Marshal for the Cultural Parade and to develop awareness of Nevisian Cultural Icons amongst the youths and people. And so, Culturama Patrons were introduced as Honourees of the yearly Culturama in Nevis in 1998.