Events

Mas Domnik
(Feb/Mar) Carnival is an important part of our culture...
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Calypso
(Dec-Mar) Dominica's Calypso- social commentary with a twist! Read more

Dive Fest
(July) Dominica's Annual Scuba Diving Festival- fun for everyone in & on the waterplus parties and land events too!Meet the Mermaids...Read more

Nature Island Literary Festival
(Aug) Celebrate, discuss and promote literature in Dominica....Read more

Independence Celebrations
(Oct/Nov) Creole Culture, Heritage, and Independence...
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World Creole Music Festival (Oct/Nov) Three days of Creole Music - concerts and events. Read more

Culture
Creole Language
Our basic introduction the the Kweyol language...
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Traditional Wear
Learn about our beautiful traditional dress... read more

Traditional Dancing
Learn the traditional folk dances of Dominica: the Bélé, Quadrille and more... read more

The Kalinago People (Caribs)
The original inhabitants of Dominica are the Kalinago, formerly known as the Caribs... read more

Heritage From A to Z
Dr. Lennox Honychurch explains many terms and historical facts about Dominica's heritage... read more

Carib Canoe Crossing Project

(May) Trainingg for this historical re-enactment all year long, the Welcome Ceremony in Dominica is May 3rd, 2008. Read more

The Arts
Books
Books about Dominica, books by Dominican authors...
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Music
Dominica's Calypso... read more
Music in Dominica... read more

Dominica's Cultural Icons
Authors, poets and artists who helped shape the arts in Dominica... read more

Forthcoming Activities & Events

Traditional Ole Mas & Sensay Festival
08-Feb-12
A Peebles Park, Roseau from 3pm.

Stardom Calypso Tent
08-Feb-12
Every Wednesday night before Carnival at Reigate Downtown in Castle Comfort.

Calypso Junior Monarch Show
09-Feb-12
National Junior Calypso Competition. Pottersville Savanne, 5.30 pm.

Showdown Mas Camp
10-Feb-12
Every Friday before Carnival at Harlem Plaza from 9 pm.

Carnival Princess Show
10-Feb-12
Carnival Princess Show
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Mr. Dominica Competition
10-Feb-12
Arawak House of Culture, Roseau.

Carnival Teenage Pagaent
12-Feb-12
Teenage Pageant at Carnival City from 5.30 pm
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Lagon Street Jam
13-Feb-12
Lagon Street Jam from 8.30 pm.

Valentine's Day
14-Feb-12
Floral arrangements available at all times. Call (767) 448 1775 or (767) 245 6775.
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Stardom King of the Tent
15-Feb-12
Calypso! Stardom Tent Finals at Sisserou Hotel (Castle Comfort)

Pan and BBQ Festival
15-Feb-12
Pan Festival at Pottersville Savanne.

Showdown Mas Camp - Champ of the Camp
16-Feb-12
Showdown Mas Camp - Champ of the Camp at Harlem Plaza, Newtown.

The Miss Dominica Pageant (National Queen Show)
17-Feb-12
The Miss Dominica Pageant held in Carnival City at Pottesville Savanne from 8 pm.
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Calypso Monarch Competition Grand Finale
18-Feb-12
Finals of the 2012 Calypso Monarch Competition at Pottersville Savanne.
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Kiddie's Carnival & Mini Carnival
19-Feb-12
Kiddie's Carnival 2.30 to 6 pm at Carnival City, Pottersville.

Carnival Monday
20-Feb-12
Carnival Street Parade - The Real Mas. Starts with J'Ouvert at 4 am followed by Traditional Old Mas Parade, School Bnads and T-Shirt Bands. 10 am to dark.
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Carnival Tuesday
21-Feb-12
Carnival Street Parade - Last Lap of The Real Mas. Traditional Costume Parade, Costume Bands 'Play Mas' from 10 am til dusk. The new Carnival Queen & Calypso King are introduced during Tuesday's Parade.
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Vaval
22-Feb-12
Vaval Celebrations are held in the Kalinago (Carib) Territory, featuring a bonfire and marking the beginning of Lent.
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Annual Events

Here is a Quick Reference to Dominica's major events by month.

February/March: Carnival. Details...

May/June: Hike Fest, the Caribbean Endemic Bird Festival and Domfesta... Hike Fest Details...
Domfesta Details...

June/July: Dive Fest. The Kubuli Carib Canoe Race is a highlight of this event. Details...

August: Annual Nature Island Literary Festival & Book Fair Festival from the 6th - 8th. Details...

October: World Creole Music Festival. Details...

November: Independence Celebrations. . Details...

December: Christmas Celebrations.

Throughout the year many communities have village feasts. Examples are the Feast of St. Peter (held in West coast fishing villages like Dublanc), La Salette in Pointe Michel, or Fete Isidore in Grand Bay. Usually held over a weekend, the feast may start with a church service, followed by events throughout the day, and culminates in a dance in the village hall or school.