Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine APRIL 2019 | Page 246

EVENTS DOMINICA MAY 1 - 31 Dominica Festival of the Creative Arts 72,003 (2013) SIZE 754 sq. kilometers OFFICIAL LANGUAGE A showcase of theatrical and dance performances, concerts, and artistic workshops geared at developing local artistic expressions. CAPITAL CITY www.divisionofculture.gov.dm POPULATION English CURRENCY Eastern Caribbean Dollar (1 US dollar equals 2.67 Eastern Caribbean ) Roseau AVERAGE TEMPERATURE 260 C / 78.80 F MAY 4 - 26 Hike Fest Explore the trails within the Nature island the fi rst three Saturdays in May during the island’s annual Hike Fest. Photo Credit: Dominica Tourism Authority