Koko & Sunshine band out of St. John performing in 2007

Thirteen days before Christmas patrons will hear of “A Demijohn of Guava Berry” and of course “Mama will be Rushed to Bake the Johnny Cake,” as the VI Fungi Fest Committee presents another Fungi Festival.

Reports indicate that committee members are moving forward with plans for the third VI Fungi Fest and have selected December 12 as a tentative date for the event.

BVI News was informed that following uncertainty about whether or not the Fest should be held this year, the committee met on Thursday, November 26 and decided to proceed with plans to showcase Fungi music again this year.

While the names of  international artistes, carded to perform, were not disclosed; the Fungi Fest is expected to bring back the old time fun with cowbells, triangles, squashes and maracas.

Fungi music is a very vibrant part of Virgin Island’s Culture. It was through this medium that Islanders are  said to have expressed themselves in days gone by. The committee was established in August 2007 with the objective to preserve and promote the musical aspect of the Territory.

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