A wooden Sculpture titled “Cup of Harmony” acknowledging the ongoing friendship between the people of Jamaica and the USA was recently unveiled at the Miami Dade College, MDC North Campus.
Carved from Jamaican yoke wood
The unveiling ceremony was part of the activities commemorating Jamaica’s 55th anniversary of Independence in South Florida community. The gift sculpture carved from Jamaican yoke wood was commissioned by the Consulate General of Jamaica in Miami and sponsored by the JN Group (formerly Jamaica National Representative Office, Florida), and is symbolic the Jamaican people in South Florida.
Consul General Franz Hall made the presentation to Dr. Malou Harrison, President MDC, North and InterAmerican Campuses. Hall said the gift was symbolic of the cultural diversity that is found in Jamaica, and also at the MDC Campuses which is home to hundreds of Jamaican and other Caribbean students. The Jamaican Independence celebrations, he said, included entertainment, commemorative and legacy projects “which will seek to create a benefit for the future” he added.
Created by Jamaican sculptor Fitz Harrack
Created by the one of Jamaica’s premier sculptors, Fitz Harrack (1945 – 2013) the sculpture is presumed to have been his final piece before his passing in January 2013.
Dr. Harrison expressed appreciation for the legacy gift which she endorsed as a true representation of the diverse community of students at the wider MDC campuses. She welcomed the “Cup of Harmony” which she indicated would be housed among gifts representing the harmonious relationship with other nationalities through student bodies and other foreign missions.
Also present at the presentation unveiling ceremony were Mrs. Janice McIntosh, Chief Representative Officer, JN Group, Ms. Yisbell, Alvaro, President Student Government, at the MDC North Campus, consular representatives representing the Diplomatic Corp in South Florida and a large number of students and faculty at MDC.
