Barbados opens Marcus Garvey Amphitheater
On the evening of Nov. 28, residents from various areas across the island of Barbados gathered in Queens Park to witness the brilliantly designed architecture and the Marcus Garvey Amphitheater's official opening. After years of embracing the ideas of Garveyism, many felt it was an honor to be a part of the historical event.
In his opening remarks, emcee for the evening Chrispen Hackett said the opening of the amphitheater is where "arts meet history and undertake the work… and it is not only a moment of brilliance but also one of history."
Hackett noted that Marcus Garvey first visited Barbados in 1937, and since then, every "public man" in Barbados between 1918 and 1940 has been influenced and shaped by the late Marcus Garvey's work.
For her part, welcoming the residents and congratulating the effort of all those who made it possible and for this historic accomplishment, the Marcus Garvey Amphitheatre,
Barbados' Prime Minister, Mia Amora ...