Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine July 2017 | Page 229
EVENTS
JULY 7 - 16
Dive Fest
Dive Fest focuses attention on educating the
public about the sport of Scuba Diving and
raising awareness about Dominica’s stunning
and unique marine environment. Activities
include whale watching deals, special dive
packages, underwater treasure hunts,
snorkelling picnics, traditional canoe racing
and marine educational tours.
Email: [email protected]
AUGUST 11 - 13
Nature Island Literary Festival
and Book Fair
This event promotes increased awareness
of reading, study and writing of all literary
related forms including fiction, poetry,
essay, memoir, playwriting, film and more…
plus, publishing, as a viable career and
pastime choices for Dominicans and others
throughout the Caribbean region.
Email: [email protected]
SEPTEMBER 17 - 23
Kalinago Week
Kalinago Week is of great significance to
the Carib people as it gives them an added
opportunity to showcase and celebrate their
Carib heritage
SEPTEMBER 22 - 24
Titiwi Festival - Layou
Layou’s annual Titiwi Festival celebrates the
small fish known as the “Titiwi”. The people
of Layou have been eating this little fish
for decades and it has now become part of
their heritage. They have built a unique local
cuisine around this small fish and the Titiwi
Festival gives everyone else a chance to taste
it. Fun activities includes zip-lining accross
the Layou River, ATV rides, boat rides, beach
football, sack races, and more. There will be
lots of food and drink available, as well as
music and an art & crafts exhibition.
Calibishi
Photo Credit: Jean and Nathalie