Culture & Heritage, Dominica, Independence, National Symbols
The National Bird of Dominica – The Sisserou Parrot The Sisserou, Amazona imperialis, is Dominica’s national bird and the larger of the two endemic parrots in Dominica.Sisserou Parrot These precious birds are found nowhere else in the world and are found only in the...
Caribbean Music, Culture & Heritage, Dominica, Independence
The National Anthem of Dominica Music composed by L.M. Christian Lyrics written by W. O. M. Pond Dominica’s National Anthem was first written in 1965 as a National Song. It became the National Anthem in 1967 when Dominica achieved Associated Statehood status (1967 to...
Culture & Heritage, Dominica, Independence
No national symbol is more representative of its country than its Flag. Dominica’s Flag was originally designed in 1978 by Alwin Bully, a playwright and artist, who is now a national icon himself. Dr. Lennox Honychurch provides a brief description of the...
Culture & Heritage, Independence
Of the many activities taking place over the Independence Season, the National Gala held in the Botanic Gardens is a favourite. While many of the national cultural competitions had been cancelled due to Tropical Storm Erika, this year’s event boasted one improvement –...
Culture & Heritage, Independence
It’s Dominica’s 32nd birthday and the celebrations are in full swing! Here is a taste of the cultural dancing going on at the Cultural Gala in the gardens this afternoon. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWY3nt4O6vM] More to...
Creole in the Park, Culture & Heritage, Independence
Independence Celebrations is a vibrant, colourful time in Dominica. It’s time to wear madras, eat traditional creole food, and listen to the sounds of jing ping music! This week features: Creole in the Park – Monday through Thursday at the Roseau Botanic...
