Carnival, Culture & Heritage
Mas Domnik 2015 ~ The opening parade for Dominica’s Carnival Celebrations was held on Saturday, January 24th. It began at the Pottersville Savanah, ending on the Roseau Bayfront, with the reigning Carnival Royalty — Queen Francine and King Dice —...
Caribbean Music, Carnival, Events, Guest Posts Series
I’ve never woken up and gotten ready for a carnival procession to start at 4 am; low and behold I was up and awake at 3.30 am putting my leopard print make up on, ready to join in the fun of J’ouvert! When we reached Roseau, we followed the sound of the...
Arts & Entertainment, Carnival, Culture & Heritage, What To Do
Roseau is under seige! Welcome to Mas Domnik What a colourful explosion of culture and heritage on display in the streets of Roseau today. Dominica’s Carnival got started at 4 am with “J’Ouvert” – the traditional opening jump-up of Mas...