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| Fi Wi Sinting began in 1991 as a fundraiser for the Content Model School located in deep rural Portland in the tiny community of Content which was without running water or electricity. The school became world famous due to its achievements culturally and academically. This can be seen on the British Production “The Lonely Planet” highlighting Jamaica and on the American children’s program “Sesame Street” in a segment titled “A day in the life of Subira”. Subira the female leader of the school’s drumming group was the recipient of the Prime Minister’s National Youth Award for excellence in the performing arts 2000. |  |
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| Needing a showcase for the students’ talent, Fi Wi Sinting provided that and became an annual event which provided desperately needed funding for the school. The community benefited greatly as they were able to set up booths, earning from selling refreshments and fruits. At first it was mostly community members, those from adjoining districts and specially invited guests who attended. As word got out, people from all corners of Jamaica, braved the almost impassable Content road and the climb up the steep hillside to celebrate the African heritage in our culture. Increasingly tourists started attending, fascinated by the opportunity to see and participate in our culture. | |
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Fi Wi Sinting is produced by Pauline (Sista P) Petinaud. She owns and operates the “Lioness Shop” in Hope Bay and produces “Lioness Oil” a natural skin care product. She has represented Jamaica overseas on several occasions including for The Jamaica Tourist Board with Jamaican craft at the Rottotom Reggae Sunsplash held in Italy. Since 1995 she has been the Jamaican representative and board member for PANAFEST, a Pan-African historical theatre festival, the largest festival of its kind on the African continent, which is held in Ghana, West Africa bi-annually. Her passion for the African-Jamaican culture, and various trips to West Africa, makes Sista P committed to keeping that, which is African in our culture alive. |
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