Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine July 2017 | Page 565

EVENTS JULY Monday 10 Carnival Monday/J’Ouvert An early morning street jump-up during J’ouvert. In the afternoon, T-shirt bands participate in a great street jump-up into the evening. Tuesday 11 Carnival Tuesday Mardigras Mas Bands parade on stage at Carnival City (Victoria Park), competing for the Band of the Year Award, and then proceeds onto the streets of Kingstown. Saturday 15 Bequia Annual Fisherman’s Day Competition Contact [email protected] Friday 21 - August 1 Canouan Carnival JULY 17 - AUGUST 4 YOULOU Arts Foundation Fundraiser The three-week annual visual arts programme, “Growing Young SVG Artists” will take place in four locations around the island. Workshops are open to locals and visitors. For detailed information, phone [phone] Photo Credit: size4riggerboots AUGUST 1 Emancipation Day Festivities Events are held to commemmorate the abolotion of slavery. AUGUST Breadfruit Festival There will be various food fair presentations in different parts of the country showcasing a variety of dishes that can be made from breadfruit. Mini exhibitions will be held, explaining the potential uses of the plant, from lumber and function as toys to medicinal use. SEPTEMBER KCCU National Dance Festival Month Performance and competition among community and school dance groups on the island.