Creole, Independence and Culture Fever!

Are you in the mood to Party?!

Well the Nature Island now has a party Fever! The island continues to blossom with great music, food, dance and demonstrations of its culture and heritage.

This week the Botanical gardens comes alive with the Creole in The Park (CITP). This is a 4 day event Monday to Thursday which displays the island's food, culture and music all coming together in the cool surroundings of the islands Botanical Gardens. The food is great - crab callaloo, roast breadfruit or green bananas (local term - fig) served with saltfish and salad. This is great. If you want a taste of the true local cusine from the Nature Island then the CITP is the place to be every year on the week leading to the World Creole Music Festival.

Speaking of the World Creole Music Festival, it is quickly approaching. The three nights of pulsating rhythyms (as it quickly being known as) will feature music like you never heard before. It gives a true blend of the different types of music. Come and experience the kompa, zouk, reggae, soca and more music. The Festival is always held on the last weekend in October which leads to the Indepemdence Day (November 3rd).

This is the 13th edition so if you are not there this year, then be sure to make it for next year!

Let us know what you love about the festival if you have been and if not then what you need to know to ensure that you are there!

Let's talk soon...

Voting Open on Discover Dominica Photo Contest

For the last 2 months we’ve been partnered up with Matador Travel for an amazing contest. Readers were given the opportunity to submit their best ‘exploring nature’ picture for the chance to win a free trip for two to Dominica! We received over 400 entries, and some amazing nature photos. The best of the best have been selected as the 25 semi-finalists.

Now you get to decide who gets to spend 5 days and 4 nights diving, hiking, or just relaxing and enjoying nature at the finest island in the Caribbean. Just hop on over to the contest page and pick your favorite!

Don’t worry if you didn’t get a chance to submit, we’ve already began a great new project with another opportunity to earn a free visit to the Nature Island. More details in our next post, but you can take a peek here to get inspired and involved.

What's Happening in Dominica!

There is so much to talk about!

So let's start with this weekend - Friday October 23rd - Ophelia's 30th Anniversary Concert at Krazy Kokonuts http://www.wcmfdominica.com/events/entry/Ophelia-30th-Anniversary-Concert. There will be great songs from the past and new releases.

Saturday October 24th - Red River Jamboree http://www.wcmfdominica.com/events/entry/Digicel-Red-River-Jamboree-2009-08-27. Which will include fun and activities for the entire family - river tubing, food, drinks and more...

So no excuse or reason not to find something to do this weekend. A relaxing River outing and a night filled with great music by the Lady of song.

Still want something else to do? Sunday October 25th is Heritage Day in Giraudel / Eggleston. This is the time to see what our heritage entails - exhibition (flowers, vegetables, fruits, artifacts), cultural performances, food, drinks, music...and the list goes on!

Choose one or come to all! The Nature Island will be showcasing its culture and heritage.

Also let's be patriotic and support Flag Day tomorrow Friday October 23rd. So place a flag on your vehicles or even on your desks at work.

Lots more to enjoy in Dominica during our Independence Celebrations. Let us hear what you think about the activities. It is the 31st Anniversary of Independence http://www.dominica.dm/site/independence.cfm Come celebrate with us!!

See you next time...

Talking Tourism

Another lovely day in the Nature Island!

The Discover Dominica Authority along with their partners the DHTA will be conducting Tourism programmes via radio and television to sensitive and improve awareness of the Tourism Industry.

So stayed tuned and be tuned in to be informed of Dominica's happenings and share your views.

Feel free now to let us know what you think about what is going on thus far....

World Creole Music Festival

World Creole Music Festival
Originally uploaded by DiscoverDominica

The World Creole Music Festival's (WCMF) launching train ended with a great turnout in Trinidad. The Dominica Festivals Committee (DFC) and the Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) embarked on efforts to promote and encourage visitors to the island for the WCMF and any other time. www.DiscoverDominica.com
The train started in New York then onwards to St. Maarten, Antigua, St. Lucia and finally Trinidad. So we are expecting the fans from these islands and worldwide to visit Dominica during this time.

What's your musical preference? Let us know! The festival caters for lovers of soca, reggae, zouk, compa, bouyon and the list goes on... www.wcmfdominica.com
So you must have heard that Patick St. Eloi, the major act for night #1 is not able to make it and so a poll was held to choose the replacement. Did you vote? and the winner is........KASSAV!
Now tell us what you think of the new line-up.
There will also be honours handed to musicians this year during the festival. Find out who in our next blog.
See you there...