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Dominica’s Chapo Pay ~ A New National Symbol?

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...
National Emblems Week: Dominica’s Traditional Dress

National Emblems Week: Dominica’s Traditional Dress

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...

National Emblems Week: Coat of Arms

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,...
National Emblems Week: The Sisserou Parrot, Dominica’s National Bird

National Emblems Week: The Sisserou Parrot, Dominica’s National Bird

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...

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