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Festivals Minister Daryll Mathew is urging the public to support the National Panorama Competition, emphasizing that appreciation for the steel pan art form should be shown tangibly. <\/p>

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He highlighted the importance of public and corporate support, stating that the recent enthusiasm for the event must translate into real backing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following a Memorandum of Understanding signed between the National Festivals Commission and the Antigua and Barbuda Steel Pan Association, a three-year agreement has been established, providing $1 million in funding for the association. <\/p>

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The 2024 Panorama Competition, scheduled for August 3 at Carnival City, will feature seven steel bands: CUB Hell\u2019s Gate Steelband, WIOC Gemonites, Harmonites, Panache, Original Steelband, Halcyon Steel Band, and Westside Steel Band.<\/p>

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Minister Mathew expressed satisfaction with the agreement, which outlines the collaboration for the next three years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pan Association President Patrick Johnson praised the stakeholders’ efforts, noting that the funding supports the extensive involvement of steel bands in various Carnival activities.<\/p>

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