Miss Web Dwiyet Welcome to our Miss Web Dwiyet page, where we bring you the sights and sounds of Independence Celebrations 1999. Independence speech of the President of Dominica Programme of Events 1999 Images of Creole Day 1999 Our National Symbols   The Wob Dwiyet dress (creole, from the French 'robe douiette') is part of Dominica's national costume, and the annual Miss Wob Dwiyet competition is part of our Independence celebrations (see our Events page). The competition highlights both our national costume and the talents of our young people. Miss Web Dwiyet aims to take this into cyberspace - both to highlight our heritage and bring an aspect of our culture to our friends around the world! This site will also feature other aspects of our Independence festivities.

Every year, Independence has the following highlights:

• Heritage Day - Late October. Held in a different village every year, this day celebrates our cultural heritage.
• Jounen Kweyol (Creole Day) - Late October. On this day islandwide people speak creole and wear the national dress.
• Miss and Madam Wob Dwiyet shows - Arawak House of Culture, Roseau. These two shows highlight the talents of young and old.
• Market Day With A Difference - Roseau Market, Saturday prior to Independence. Colourful at the best of times, the Market bursts into both colour and music on this day.
• National Day of Prayer - 3rd November
• National Day Parade - Roseau, 4th November
• Cultural Gala -Festival City, Roseau, 4th November.
• National Day of Community Service - 5th November, islandwide
• Street Jump-up - 5th November, islandwide, 6pm - 11pm