Culture & Heritage, Events, Independence, World Creole Music Festival
Check out the Calendar of Events for Dominica’s Independence and Creole Season Show your National Pride during Independence Season – Wear your National Wear & Wave your Flag! Learn more about Dominica’s Independence, Culture here...
Arts & Entertainment, Culture & Heritage, Dominica, Dominica Art, Events, Jazz 'n Creole
Art, music and tradition are showcased throughout the year in Dominica, but during the months of May and June, it’s a time for everyone to immerse themselves in this scene! You can find an array of events involving theatrical and dance performances, concerts,...
Arts & Entertainment, Carnival, Culture & Heritage, Dominica
Dominica’s Opening Parade for Carnival 2017 today was filled with energy! Many bands participated in this warm-up to Mas Domnik 2017. Everyone – participants and bystanders alike – enjoyed the festive experience of traditional ‘old time’...
Books, Caribbean Folk Tales, Culture & Heritage, In the News
~ Folk Tales from Dominica ~ Two FANTASTIC New Books! Before the electronic age, do you remember gathering under the breadfruit tree at night, listening to Granny tell tales about the soukouyan and lougawou? Roy Sanford and Jeno Jacob sure do… and they want to share...
Arts & Entertainment, Culture & Heritage, Dominica Art, Independence, Local Products, National Symbols
During Independence and Creole Season you’ll often spot both women and men walking through Roseau wearing beautiful “chapo pay” (straw hats). These hats are not only practical in that they give much-needed shade from the tropical sun, but they support the local...
Culture & Heritage, Independence, National Symbols
Traditional Dress in Dominica October is one of the best months to visit Dominica, because our culture is on display everywhere. Throughout the month, Fridays are designated as “Creole Dress” Day (Had Kwéyòl). On the Fridays leading up to Creole Day (the last Friday...
