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Also referred to as a “Bonfire Festival” or the “Festival of Farmers” where fire marks a source of rejuvenation and renewal, this festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm by newly-married couples and those who have witnessed childbirth to seek blessings from the elderly. During this period, various kite festivals are hosted where people from all around the world gather to display their colourful and innovative kites and enjoy delicious, traditional recipes.

Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, announces the first-ever Global Tourism Resilience Conference. The three-day conference is scheduled to be held in February. It will include more than 40 global speakers, bringing insights on various topics including the Afro-Caribbean component.

Read the original article here: https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/jamaica-to-host-historic-global-tourism-resilience-conference-in-february/

UK’s Wine Owners, Lay & Wheeler, IG Wines and the Gérard Basset Foundation collaborated to create a scholarship for entrepreneurs who wish to break into wine imports and distributorships. Wine Owners Golden Vines Off-Trade Startup Scholarship will provide candidates with various internship opportunities which include hands-on experience with Wine Owners tech software and mentorship.

Read the original article here: https://drinksretailingnews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21342/Wine_companies_create_BAME_BIPOC_Golden_Vines_off-trade_scholarship_.html