| Event ID: hello | 96468 |
| Contact Name: | Meredith Beckford-Smart, Ph.D |
| Contact Email: | mbsmart@thefuturesforum.org |
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| Organization: | The Futures/ Caribbean Futures Forum |
| Event Web Site: | http://www.thefuturesforum.org |
| Dates: | 6th October 2025 to 6th October 2025 |
| Physical Event: | Yes |
| Type: | Public |
| Start/End Type: | Both Starts and Ends During WSW |
| Country: | Jamaica |
| State/Province: | St Andrew |
| City: | Kingston |
| Address: | 237 Old Hope Road |
| Location: | Unversity of Technology, Jamaica Kingston Campus Caribbean Sculpture Park |
| Event Name: | Moonshine Dahlin Community Astronomy Event |
| Event Description: | Moonshine Dahlin Experience Overview Cultural Foundation Drawing inspiration from the beloved pre-electric era tradition of "Moonshine Dahlins" (Ring Dings), the program resurrects the spirit of community gatherings where moonlight was the stage light and human connection was the entertainment. These intimate cultural events of yesteryear brought neighborhoods together for singing, dancing, storytelling, and the sharing of wisdom across generations. The Modern Renaissance Our 21st-century reformation transforms the young women and girls into cultural stewards, tradition torchbearers, and space enthusiasts, coaching them to produce and perform a carefully curated evening that weaves together Jamaica's storytelling tradition with cutting-edge space science. Experience Components Traditional Storytelling & Performance Jamaican moon riddles that challenge minds while celebrating lunar lore Spine-tingling duppie stories Anansi tales connecting earth wisdom to cosmic wonder Folk songs & dance & drumming Poetry recitations featuring Jamaica's literary luminaries and contemporary voices Space Science Integration Introduction to Astronomy and the New Space Economy Educational presentation on lunar science: the moon's crucial role in Earth's biodiversity, tidal systems, and the critical importance of preserving dark skies, establishing dark sky parks, and potential for dark sky tourism Discussion of humanity's plans for lunar settlement and what this means for future generations Hands-on stargazing experience with telescopes and constellation identification Sensory & Cultural Elements Integration of drumming and percussion throughout the evening Grand Finale - The experience culminates in a powerful call-and-response song accompanied by traditional drumming, creating a collective voice that echoes both ancestral memories and aspirations for the stars. |
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| Attendance: | 30 |
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