Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine October 2017 | Page 225

EVENTS in Dominica

usually held in October,
November and December
OCTOBER 22
Heritage Day
Heritage Day is held in a different village
every year. It is a celebration of the village’s
uniqueness; the people and aspects that
make that village what it is. It is a day of
appreciation where awards are given to
outstanding individuals in that community.
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OCTOBER 23 - 26
Flow’s Creole in the Park
Four days of cultural appreciation at the
historic Botanical Gardens.
OCTOBER 27
Creole Day
This is by far the most colourful day on the
island. The traditional outfit is worn on that
day by everyone. The girls wear a “jupe,” the
women wear a “robe dwiyet” and the men
wear black pants, white shirt and a red sash
around the waist.
OCTOBER 27
World Creole Music Festival
Three nights of pulsating rhythms celebrating
Creole music. This is an annual event.
NOVEMBER 3
Independence Celebrations
On this day in 1978, Dominica gained
its independence from Great Britain and
became an independent republic within
the Commonwealth. As well as celebrating
Independence, this holiday is also used to
celebrate the island’s unique Creole culture.
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