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CARIFESTA SONG:
by Andrew " Murray" Hendrickson

Up against many external forces
Our people feel the pressure everyday
But bombardment by foreign influences
Could never drive our heritage away.

Chorus:

Carifesta, Carifesta
When people come together to blend their voices as one
Carifesta, Carifesta
When a splendid cultural mix represents the whole region
Carifesta, Carifesta
It’s the pre-cursa of Caribbean Integration
Carifesta, Carifesta
Showing the world how we have fun in the Caribbean.

We are "Embracing our heritage"
And as a beacon it shines throughout the world
Yes the Caribbean has a never ending supply
Of talent and brains more valuable than gold.

Thus reflecting on the Caribbean Arts
Consolidating our Culture making it strong.
Carifesta is an expression of our talents
From strength to strength we know we are moving on.

Bridge:

French Caribbean is moving on
Moving on- Moving on
Spanish Caribbean is moving on
Moving on - Moving on
Dutch Caribbean is moving on
Moving on - Moving on
English Caribbean is moving on
Culturally we are Moving on!


CARIFESTA VII was held in St. Kitts and Nevis from 17-25 August, 2000.  More than 1,000 performers, artists, storytellers and lecturers entertained and enlightened audiences with the best that the Caribbean had to offer in the creative arts.