The thought of the ‘invisible  hunter’ going virtual is certainly an interesting one and since we know him to be a brilliant strategist we cannot but see that this is a very effective  and efficient scheme to put us in a position of victory in the fight against the impacts of COVID 19. 

The 12th Annual international Charles Town Conference and Festival (AICTM Conference & Festival) has been postponed due to the measures that are needed to combat COVID 19.  The Conference & Festival  however, is grounded upon and around the celebration of ancestor Quao, an African, Maroon warrior who led successful battles against the British and their system on enslavement.  In the tradition of Quao’s people, the Akan of Ghana,  it is very important to do what you say you are going to do and especially to perform rituals that, as we say, are marked.  The annual celebration of ancestor Quao that takes place each year is a ritual that has been marked and as such we obligate ourselves to find the way to make it happen while still being respectful and compliant with prevailing conditions.

Ancestor Quao Day Celebration takes place each year on June 23^th the day of the signing of a peace treaty between our African ancestors and the British who had come to the painful conclusion that surrender was their best course of action.  Given the many battles lost by them they, requested and wrote a peace treaty  which was signed by ancestor Quao on behalf of his people.   An so although we hold the celebration in Quao’s name it honours all the ancestors who fought on and off the battlefield  to secure an independent Jamaica.  It also especially recognize and gives respect to the collaboration between the earliest Maroons, our Taíno peoples and the enslaved Africans.

The virtual programme being developed, has endeavored to capture the essence of the  Ancestor Quao Day Celebration, while  paying tribute to other aspects and inclusions which are normally a part of the  AICTM Conference & Festival.  Our usual  audience will get a touch of some of the other areas they usually  enjoy and our new and wider audience will get a more rounded picture of our usual Conference & Festival offering.

Through your sponsorship dollars, you will be associating you, your company, its goods and services with a vision shared by many.  This vision speaks to complete knowledge of who we are and therefore where we are going.  A vision that speaks to respectfully elevating Jamaican culture so that social and economic growth may be fostered especially for communities such as Charles Town but also for the wider Jamaica. 

We ask that you review our sponsorship proposal and that you let us know how you would like to partner with us.  Please note that we are open to other suggestions you may have as to how you may participate.