Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine July 2018 | Page 262
EVENTS
JULY 6 - 15
DOMINICA
POPULATION
Dive Fest
Roseau 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.
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AVERAGE TEMPERATURE AUGUST
SIZE
72,003 (2013) 754 sq. kilometers
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE CAPITAL CITY
English
CURRENCY
Eastern Caribbean Dollar
(1 US dollar equals 2.67 Eastern Caribbean )
260 C / 78.80 F
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.
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WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 19
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.
Photo Credit: Torti1981