JACANA is set to host a festival celebrating 420 with electrifying performances and high expectations
L-R: Stalk Ashley, Jahshii & Jesse Royal (photo: Cavaugn Edwards)
JACANA Jamaica is gearing up to host the global cannabis day celebration, dubbed '420', in style at Island Village in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.
The day and night festival, commencing at 2 pm and extending until 2 am, will offer an array of engaging activities. During the day, attendees can participate in enlightening ganja talks and symposiums. As the sun sets, the atmosphere will transform with captivating live performances by headliners such as Jesse Royal, Munga Honorable, Stalk Ashley, Jahshii, Ras-I and many more.
Last year's event drew a massive crowd of over 1,500 guests, including tourists from nearby hotels and the Celebrity Summit Cruise ship. Among the notable attendees were The Hon. Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport; Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn, MP, Permanent Secretary, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce; Chief Richard Currie of the Accompong Maroons; Maurice Ellis, Vice-president of the Ganja Growers and Producers Association of Jamaica (GGPAJ); and Maxine Stowe, Managing Partner at Rasta Ganja Global Jamaica.
“Last year was incredible, so I am excited about the possibilities of this year’s event, which features several creatives, including numerous displays, symposiums, and talks. Patrons can expect multiple speakers inclusive of Alexandra Chong, CEO of JACANA, Dr. Yentyl Williams, and Natalie Corthesy, authors of Intellectual Property on Cannabis. The entertainment is also top tier, so expect stellar performances, as we seek to educate and entertain", exclaimed Shane Palmer, the Commercial Director of JACANA Jamaica.
