Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine October 2017 | Page 517

EVENTS in St. Lucia
OCTOBER 29
Jounen Kweyol
A celebration of the island’s French/African
history and creole dialect held annually at
the end of October.
NOVEMBER 19
St. Lucia Triathlon
Join competitors from all over the world
for this fun event along the island’s scenic
routes. Click here for more information
and to register for an event.
DECEMBER
Festival of Lights and Renewal
Christmas lights are turned on,
marking the start of the Christmas
season on the island. The traditional
creation of lanterns which are hung in
doorways commences the first week
of December. This has grown into a
creative lantern competition over the
years. There is also a Lantern Ritual
with masqueraders parading to the
harbour to set their lanterns afloat and
with that, praying for good luck for the
year ahead.
Photo Credit: James McCoy