By Tyrone Reid, Staff ReporterTHE PEPPERPOT bubbled again at the Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 120 Old Hope Road, on Saturday. The annual folk fair was staged by the Jamaican Folk Singers, the church and the Jamaica Library Service.
Patrons who were on hand last year and feasted on the performances from the talented and highly acclaimed Clonmel Primary and Junior High School's traditional dance group, the Jamaica Society for the Blind Singers and of course the Jamaica Folk Singers got seconds.
The Clonmel ensemble, which comprised four boys and four girls, danced the quadrille. It was obvious that the boys and the girls were enjoying themselves, along with the audience, as smiles shone.
A TIGHT SET
The Jamaica Society for the Blind Singers, backed by a guitarist and a drummer, delivered a tight set as well. They performed I Am a Proud Jamaican, I Am a Better Woman Than You and Ben' Dung Plaza, among other songs.
Pepperpot was a melting pot of attractions. Apart from the entertainment, many items were on sale at very low prices. Products ranged from tin foods to ground produce. The prices were so reasonable that passers-by who heard the good news tried underhand methods to get into the venue and in on the shopping action.
Once again, bammy, snowball and candy were on sale, patrons having the privilege of seeing the stuff being prepared.
Last year the Jamaica Library Service staged a display on literary genius, Claude McKay. This year, the focus was on the Maroons and Moore Town. The Gleaner was shown around and briefed on the display by Ms. Dunstan, which included a video tape on the history of the Maroons. Additionally, there were several books on the Maroons, as well as articles published in The Gleaner.
Maroons and Nature showcased some of the natural products that they use. These included cerasee, arrowroot and cola acuminate, which is better known as 'bizzie'. Also, birds such as the white-crowned pigeon or bald pate have filled many a hungry Maroon belly.
Once again, Pepperpot was both informative and fun - a good dose of wholesome family entertainment.
