Like many Caribbean islands, Dominica has been influenced by different cultures over the course of its history. Originally inhabited by Arawak and Kalinago people, colonised by the Europeans (the English and French in particular), injected with a strong African influence during the 18th century, then flooded with American television in recent years, Dominica’s culture is as multi-faceted as the madras fabric worn as traditional dress.

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Cultural Calender

Events throughout the year exhibit Dominica’s vibrant and colorful culture.

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Dominica's Details

In Morne Trois Pitons National Park looking across at Morne Watt, Morne Nichols and Morne Anglais

Dominica (pronounced “Dom-in-eek-a”) is an island of volcanic origin located between the French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique in the Eastern Caribbean… read more