That is to tell you of an exhibition—sponsored by Derby West Indian Neighborhood Affiliation (DWICA)—that’s presently on on the Derby Museum and Arts Gallery till September 4, 2022, on the Derby Museum and Artwork Gallery (1 The Strand, Derby, England).
The exhibition dives into the heritage of Derby West Indian Neighborhood Affiliation (DWICA), together with Windrush era recollections and the experiences of youthful members rising up in Derby. It explores how the Affiliation has positively responded to challenges over six a long time, to assist its area people, constructing a legacy within the metropolis by means of its many social, cultural, instructional, and sporting achievements. The exhibition celebrates the vibrancy and spirit of Derby Caribbean Carnival and the year-long native, nationwide and worldwide connections and collaborations that make this spotlight of Derby’s cultural calendar attainable. This exhibition is a part of The Centre that Powers the Highway, a 12-month venture exploring the heritage of DWICA, guaranteeing the historical past of the Affiliation, and Derby Caribbean Carnival, is best sorted, extra accessible and understood. In partnership with Derby Museums, the venture will create an essential archive for the town documenting the constructing of a group from the Fifties and the continued important work of the Affiliation right now.
[Image above: Carnival Queens Sam Hudson, Alice Burton and Charlene Stephenson, Derby Caribbean Carnival 2012 © Soshain Bali Photography.]
For extra data, see https://www.derbymuseums.org/occasion/derby-west-indian-community-association-culture-and-legacy or E-mail data@derbymuseums.org