Arts & Entertainment, Culture & Heritage, Dominica, Dominica Art, Events, Jazz 'n Creole
Art, music and tradition are showcased throughout the year in Dominica, but during the months of May and June, it’s a time for everyone to immerse themselves in this scene! You can find an array of events involving theatrical and dance performances, concerts,...
Arts & Entertainment, Carnival, Culture & Heritage, Dominica
Dominica’s Opening Parade for Carnival 2017 today was filled with energy! Many bands participated in this warm-up to Mas Domnik 2017. Everyone – participants and bystanders alike – enjoyed the festive experience of traditional ‘old time’...
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...
