Older persons perform at variety show
Cayman Islands Folk Singers entertained
(CNS Local Life): The Big Stage variety show, held Wednesday, 18 October, marked the eighth in the 13-event Older Persons Month 2017 calendar. Attendees enjoyed an evening of live performances and entertainment by their peers. Staged at the Harquail Theatre, performances included skits, songs, and storytelling by Crosby Walton, Vernice Myles, Twyla Vargas, Daphne Orrett, Rupert Ackerman, Olive Miller, Anita Wheaton, Carmen Connolly, Nadine McLean, Evert Scott and Rosalyn Scott.
Performances by the Cayman Islands Folk Singers also featured on the diverse and packed programme.
The show, hosted by the Department of Children and Family Services in the Ministry of Community Affairs, and the Cayman National Cultural Foundation, boasted a large and appreciative cross-generational audience.
Ministry Acting Chief Officer Teresa Echenique spoke about the talents and value of older people. A member of the Folk Singers, she also performed with the group in a medley of songs.
Category: Community
