Culturama – 2010 Mello-Go-Roun, the much anticipated annual event celebrating Jamaica’s rich cultural heritage, is back in South Florida. Perfectly timed to coincide with Jamaica’s 48th independence anniversary, the event will take place on August 1, 2010 at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts in Coral Springs, Florida.

Remember the grand independence street festivals and the exciting talent competitions back in the 60s, 70s, 80s? Culturama brings back all those fond memories, and more. Come August 1st the Coral Springs Center for the Arts will come alive with traditional dances like the quadrille and dinki mini. Jonkanoo will thrill in their colorful masks and costumes. Independence music like “Cherry Oh Baby”, “Baba Boom Boom”, “Bam Bam”, and the more contemporary “Sweet & Dandy” will bring back memories of Jamaica land we love!

Patrons to the event will get to celebrate with some of the island’s most talented groups and entertainers such as the Clonmel Cultural Club, Jamaica Folk Revue, Malachi Smith... Tivoli Dance Troup Kimiela Candy Issacs, Father Easton Lee Jamindian Lyme Lyte Dancers and surprise guest artist.

A Jamaica Awareness, Inc. production, Culturama is presented as part of the Jamaica Independence celebrations in South Florida. With a mandate to educate, entertain, and stimulate the minds and hearts of its patrons with authentic Caribbean programs, the company partners with the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission to bring the finest in Jamaican tradition.

An event for the entire family, Culturama – 2010 Mello-Go-Roun will inspire, teach, and showcase the best of Jamaican heritage and culture.