The Night Sky
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Carnival in Dominica
Mas Domnik All about Dominica’s Carnival Dominica’s Carnival Carnival ‘How To’ Guide Carnival Calendar Carnival Traditions CALYPSO! Carnival Winners Carnival Perspective (1998) Dominica’s Carnival – The Real Mas!Mas Domnik is...
Kalinago People
The Kalinago People All about Dominica’s first settlers and early inhabitants Roseau Roseau Valley Portsmouth & Northwest Interior West Northeast Kalinago Ter & East Southeast Southwest A Brief History In 1493, as Christopher Columbus sailed along...
Cultural Icons
Cultural Icons of Dominica A look at the pioneers of Dominica's culture About Dominica History National Symbols Kalinago People Carnival in Dominica Creole “Kwéyòl” Language Dominica’s Culutral Icons A look at the pioneers of Dominica’s culture...
Creole “Kwéyòl” Language
Kweyol Language A look at typical kweyol words and phrases used in Dominica National Pledge National Bird National Flower National Anthem National Flag Coat of Arms Traditional Dress Traditional Dance Bon Jounen Kwéyòl! 29 October 2021 In this page we would like to...
Traditional Dance
Traditional Dance About Dominica History National Symbols Kalinago People Carnival in Dominica Creole “Kwéyòl” Language This section features articles and illustrations by local historians. It also contains excerpts from ‘Our Island Culture’ by...
Traditional Dress
National Dress About Dominica History National Symbols Kalinago People Carnival in Dominica Creole “Kwéyòl” Language History of the Wob Dwiyèt (Robe Douillete) in Dominica Nothing seems to impress visitors to our island so much as the sight...
National Symbols
National Symbols About Dominica History National Symbols Kalinago People Carnival in Dominica Creole “Kwéyòl” Language Dominica’s National Symbols The symbols of Dominica capture the island’s natural beauty and the essence of her people. Each...
Island Interior
Island Interior The heart of Dominica Roseau Roseau Valley Portsmouth & Northwest Interior West Northeast Kalinago Ter & East Southeast Southwest Dominica’s Interior Communities of Sylvania, Corona, Soltoun, Pont Casse, Penrice and Belles The heart of...
West Coast
West Calm seas and jagged coastlines Roseau Roseau Valley Portsmouth & Northwest Interior West Northeast Kalinago Ter & East Southeast Southwest Dominica’s West Coast Communities of the west coast including Massacre, Mahaut, Jimmit, Warner, Layou, St....
Roseau Valley
Roseau Valley Rivers, Lakes, Waterfalls and Mountains Roseau Roseau Valley Portsmouth & Northwest Interior West Northeast Kalinago Ter & East Southeast Southwest The Roseau Valley Communities of Copthall, Morne Prosper, Wotten Waven, Trafalgar, Shawford,...
Roseau & Environs
Roseau history is interesting and there is much to write about it. To be continued…
South West Coast
Southwest Coast Dominica’s scuba paradise Roseau Roseau Valley Portsmouth & Northwest Interior West Northeast Kalinago Ter & East Southeast Southwest South and Southwest coast of Dominica Communities of Loubiere, Pointe Michele, Soufriere, Gallion,...
South East Coast
Southeast Dominica’s rugged coast Roseau Roseau Valley Portsmouth & Northwest Interior West Northeast Kalinago Ter & East Southeast Southwest Dominica’s Southeast Coast Communities of Rosalie, Grand Fond, Riviere Cyrique, Morne Jaune, La Plaine,...
North East Coast
Northeast Dominica’s Ruby coast Roseau Roseau Valley Portsmouth & Northwest Interior West Northeast Kalinago Ter & East Southeast Southwest Dominica’s Northeast Coast Communities of Concorde, Hatton Garden, Marigot, Wesley, Woodfordhill,...
Kalinago Territory & East Coast
Kalinago Territory & East Coast Home to Dominica’s first people Roseau Roseau Valley Portsmouth & Northwest Interior West Northeast Kalinago Ter & East Southeast Southwest Dominica’s East Coast Communities of Castle Bruce, Atkinson and the...
National Parks & Reserves
National Parks & Reserves Hikes Waitukubuli National Trail Boiling Lake Walking the Island Roseau Walking Tour Getting Around There are a number of National parks and reserves on the island. Our World Heritage Site, the 17,000 acre Morne Trois Pitons National Park...
Geology
GeologyAll about Dominica’s geological make up About Dominica History National Symbols Kalinago People Carnival in Dominica Creole “Kwéyòl” Language Besides rivers, Dominica has no shortage of mountains. Green cushioned edifices competing for space in this...
Wildlife
Wildlife About Dominica History National Symbols Kalinago People Carnival in Dominica Creole “Kwéyòl” Language Dominica is an island rich in natural beauty – lush rainforests, towering peaks, rivers, waterfalls, flowers and much more. It is also home...
Weather
Weather & Climate About Dominica History National Symbols Kalinago People Carnival in Dominica Creole “Kwéyòl” Language Climate vs Weather The difference between Climate and Weather is time. Climate is how the atmosphere behaves over long...
History
Columbus sighted the island on Sunday, November 3, 1493, but the island had been inhabited by Kalinago (previously known as the ‘Caribs’ from around 1000 AD). They gave the island the name Waitukubuli which meant ‘Tall is her body’… read more
