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Jamaica - Celebrating "The Phang Sisters of Balaclava"

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This week we’ll be  sharing interesting quotes on ‘History’ we found on www.joyousjam.com as well as a rebroadcast of “The Phang Sisters of Balaclava”. (Details below)
 
Continuing with our mission to celebrate, enlighten & 
preserve Jamaica’s rich & diverse culture we celebrate 
and honor “The Phang sisters of Balaclava” as revealed through the dedicated work of Dr. Joy Lumsden. 
 
This Chinese family of seven sisters made history in Jamaica 
and all over the world. Making inroads in business, music, dance, politics, and acting with the likes of Tyrone Power & Orson Wells for 20th Century Fox. ”Empress of China” 
 
These phenomenal women traveled extensively to exotic places like  China, Cuba, London, Paris & Africa. 
Join us as we relive their adventures. 
 
The ’Labrish’ continues in the Backyard  at 8:00PM Wed. 6/22/11. 
Join us as we continue to explore the people and events of Jamaica.

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