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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Forthcoming Events

Stardom King of the Tent
10-Feb-10
Calypso! Stardom Tent Finals at Krazy Koconuts.

Pan by de Bay
11-Feb-10
Pan by de Bay - on the Bayfront, Roseau

The Miss Dominica Pageant
12-Feb-10
The Miss Dominica Pageant held in Carnival City at Pottesville Savanne from 8 pm. Tickets are $40.

Calypso Monarch Competition Grand Finals
13-Feb-10
Finals of the 2010 Calypso Monarch Competition at Pottersville Savanne (Carnival City).
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Kiddies Ole Mas Big Truck Jam
14-Feb-10
Kiddies Ole Mas Big Truck Jam

Carnival Monday
15-Feb-10
Carnival Street Parade - The Real Mas Starts with J'Ouvert at 4 am. Traditional masquerade starts with T-Shirt Bands on Monday, 10 am to dark.
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Carnival Tuesday
16-Feb-10
Carnival Street Parade - Last Lap of The Real Mas Costume Bands 'Play Mas' from 10 am til dusk. The new Carnival Queen & Calypso King will be introduced during Tuesday's Parade.
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Vaval
17-Feb-10
Vaval celebrations are held in the Carib Territory, featuring a bonfire and marking the beginning of Lent.
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Good Friday
02-Apr-10
National Holiday

Easter Monday
05-Apr-10
National Holiday

Labour Day
03-May-10
Public Holiday

Whit Monday
24-May-10

Emancipation Day (August Monday)
02-Aug-10
Public Holiday

Independence Day
03-Nov-10
National Holiday

National Day of Community Service
04-Nov-10
Public Holiday
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Christmas Day
25-Dec-10
Christmas Day Public Holiday

Boxing Day
26-Dec-10
Boxing Day Public Holiday

Boxing Day Holiday
27-Dec-10
Public Holiday

Annual Events

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

February/March: Carnival. Details...

May/June: Domfesta and The Giraudel-Eggleston Flower Show.. Domfesta Details...

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