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