Arts & Entertainment, Culture & Heritage, Dominica Art, Independence, Local Products, National Symbols
During Independence and Creole Season you’ll often spot both women and men walking through Roseau wearing beautiful “chapo pay” (straw hats). These hats are not only practical in that they give much-needed shade from the tropical sun, but they support the local...
Culture & Heritage, Independence, National Symbols
Traditional Dress in Dominica October is one of the best months to visit Dominica, because our culture is on display everywhere. Throughout the month, Fridays are designated as “Creole Dress” Day (Had Kwéyòl). On the Fridays leading up to Creole Day (the last Friday...
Culture & Heritage, Dominica, Independence, National Symbols
Dominica’s National Emblems: Coat of Arms According to Dr. Lennox Honychurch, Dominica’s Coat of Arms was designed in 1960 by three people: First Chief Minister of Dominica Franklin A. Baron British Administrator of Dominica, Colonel Alec Lovelace Eleanor Lovelace,...
Culture & Heritage, Dominica, Independence, National Symbols
The National Bird of Dominica – The Sisserou Parrot The Sisserou, Amazona imperialis, is Dominica’s national bird and the larger of the two endemic parrots in Dominica.Sisserou Parrot These precious birds are found nowhere else in the world and are found only in the...
Caribbean Music, Culture & Heritage, Dominica, Independence
The National Anthem of Dominica Music composed by L.M. Christian Lyrics written by W. O. M. Pond Dominica’s National Anthem was first written in 1965 as a National Song. It became the National Anthem in 1967 when Dominica achieved Associated Statehood status (1967 to...
Culture & Heritage, Dominica, Independence
No national symbol is more representative of its country than its Flag. Dominica’s Flag was originally designed in 1978 by Alwin Bully, a playwright and artist, who is now a national icon himself. Dr. Lennox Honychurch provides a brief description of the...
Arts & Entertainment, Books
The launch of “A Face in the River” — a Romance/Adventure novel by Kris Simelda — was held at Romance Cafe on Mero Beach this past Saturday, Jan 23rd, 2016. It was a wonderful celebration, featuring music by jazz musician Jussi Paavola, delicious refreshments,...
Carnival, Culture & Heritage, Events
Today in Roseau, the streets were filled with the sights and sounds of Carnival as the Official Opening Parade kicked off at 3 pm. Here are a few snaps to give you a taste of what’s to come for Dominica’s 2016 Carnival on February 8th and 9th. Dominica’s Carnival is...
Carnival, Dominica, Events, In the News
SPECTACULAR OPENING PARADE EXPECTED FOR MAS DOMNIK 2016 Official Ceremony to Be Held at Windsor Park Sports Stadium Roseau, Dominica – January 14, 2016 The opening parade and official ceremony for Mas Domnik 2016 is expected to be filled with fun, color and vibrancy....
Dominica, Green Living, Healthy Living, In the News
On November 28th, 2015 Dominicans came together to recognise Climate Change as a critical issue and to discuss what can be done: “Effect the change before the change affects you!” The event took place in the Roseau Botanic Gardens and participants...
