St. George’s, December 23, 2011 – A cultural celebration is being organized to commemorate the life of
the late Thelma Ermintrude Knights, who was popularly known Aunty Tek.
The 85-year-old
renowned folklorist and storyteller will be buried on Wednesday, December 28.
Prior to the service, a cultural celebration will be held at the Grenada Trade
Centre, beginning 10 am.
“Aunty Tek has
contributed immensely to our sense of national pride in our culture and in
developing and cementing our Grenadianess,’’ said Senator Arley Gill, Minister
of state with responsibility for Culture.
“For Wednesday’s
tribute to Aunty Tek, we have assembled a cast of some our best artistes such
as Richardo Keens-Douglas and Wayne Bubb,’’ Sen. Gill added. “We want all
Grenadians, whether they are involved in culture or not, to attend the tribute.
Aunty Tek was a genuine national icon, truly one of a kind. She cannot be
replaced.’’
A well-known
resident of Springs, St. George, Aunty Tek was a pioneer among women in
Grenada, breaking long-held stereotypes about females.
She is a former
teacher and principal, and was among the first Grenadian women to own and drive
a car.
The annual Spice
Word Festival, which is organized by the Ministry of Culture, is named after
Aunty Tek.
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