Dominica's Independence Celebrations

On November 3rd, 1978 Dominica gained its independence from Great Britain and became an independent republic within the Commonwealth.

As well as celebrating Independence, this holiday is also used to celebrate our unique Creole culture, with colourful events such as Heritage Day, Creole Day and the Market Day With A Difference.

Click here for 2007 Schedule of Events


 

Heritage Day is held in a different village every Year.
It is a celebration of the village's uniqueness; the people and aspects that make that village what it is. It is a day of appreciation where awards are given to outstanding individuals in that community.

Heritage Day is always very well attended (think packed). It is a fun day!

 

Creole Day on the other hand is not held in individual villages but all over the Island. This is by far the most colourful day on the Island.The traditional outfit is worn on that day by everyone. The girls wear a "jupe," the women wear a "robe dwiyet" and the men wear black pants, white shirt and a red sash around the waist. If one does not have all the ingredients, then substitutes can be found - straw hats or anything with a floral pattern will help you blend.

Related Links

Our National Symbols

Lennox Honychurch's A-to-Z of Dominica's Heritage

Dominica's Cultural Icons

Our Creole Language

Traditional Dress

Traditional Dances

The Carib People

History Timeline

Independence

Carnival


Dominica's Independence Celebrations
September - November 2007
"Building Country, Celebrating Heritage"

Calendar of Events

** 2007 World Creole Music Festival ** Weekend of October 26th... click here for more

National Folk Song Festival
10-Oct-07
Arawak House of Culture - 8 pm. Tickets are EC $20 - available at Frontline Bookstore, Roseau.

Heritage DayPoint Michele Cultural Group
21-Oct-07
Heritage Day - Colihaut

Creole in the Park
22-Oct-07
Week of Creole events, music, food and culture, held in the Botanical Gardens. October 22nd to 25th, 2007.

Traditional Culture Night
24-Oct-07
Creole Fun on the Bayfront, Roseau.

National Wob Dwiyet Pageant
25-Oct-07
National Wob Dwiyet Pageant - Old Mill Cultural Center, Canefield, 8 pm

Creole Day
26-Oct-07
The day to wear, speak and celebrate Creole culture.

World Creole Music Festival
26-Oct-07 thru 28-Oct-07
Three-Day Creole & Caribbean Music Festival. The Eleventh Annual World Creole Music Festival is in Dominica from October 26th to 28th, 2007.
More...

Market Day with a Difference
27-Oct-07
The Roseau Market is at its best with its display of fruits & vegetables. Stalls are decorated in madras and market hucksters dress in traditional Creole wear.

National Steelband Festival
30-Oct-07
On the Bayfront, Roseau at 8 pm.

Creole Dance Spectacular
31-Oct-07
Creole Dance Spectacular Waitukubil Dance Theatre Club Arawak House of Culture at 8 pm.

National Youth Rally
02-Nov-07
National Youth Rally Windsor Park Stadium at 8.00 am.

Creole in the East
02-Nov-07
Creole music and culture event held in eastern villages. Held in Grand Fond in 2007.

Flag Day
02-Nov-07
Display Dominica's Flag proudly!

National Day Parade
03-Nov-07
One of the highlights of the Independence celebrations, the day starts with a parade. Windsor Park Stadium, 4 pm.

National Day of Prayer
04-Nov-07
Islandwide Day of Prayer

National Cultural Gala
04-Nov-07
Held in the Botanic Gardens from 3:30 pm, the National Cultural Gala showcases Dominica's heritage & culture. Creole food, National Wear, Traditional Dancing, Jing Ping Music... it's all there. The 2007 event will feature a special appearance by Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit performing with the Vielle Casse Cultural Group.

Community Service Day
05-Nov-07
Community Service Day - Islandwide.

 


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