A new culinary and cultural event centred around edible flowers is set to debut in Dominica this weekend as organisers prepare to launch the inaugural Ediflora Festival in Giraudel.
The festival, created by culinary personality Daria Eugene of Cooking with Daria, will take place on May 24 and 25 at Belle Gourmet Giraudel beginning at 12 noon each day. Organisers describe the event as the world’s first Edible Flower Festival, combining food, art, culture, and entertainment into a unique Caribbean-inspired experience.
According to Eugene, the festival is designed to introduce patrons to the use of edible flowers in local and regional cuisine, transforming familiar Dominican and Caribbean dishes into visually striking culinary creations.
“Ediflora is the world’s first edible flower festival where edible flowers are transformed into beautiful Dominican and Caribbean-inspired dishes,” Eugene explained while promoting the event.
Festivalgoers can expect a range of appetisers, main courses, desserts, and beverages incorporating edible flowers as part of the presentation and flavour experience.
Beyond food, the festival will also feature live entertainment, floral art displays, antique exhibitions, local artisan booths, interactive activities, and workshops for children focused on plants and gardening. Organisers say the broader aim is to create an immersive event celebrating creativity, agriculture, culture, and sustainable culinary innovation all within one setting.
Tier One dining experiences will reportedly be available exclusively on May 24, offering guests a more specialized culinary presentation.
The event is also expected to draw additional attention to Giraudel’s long-standing reputation as Dominica’s “village of flowers,” an identity closely tied to horticulture, floral landscaping, and eco-tourism.
“This weekend, I’m inviting you to experience something unlike anything else in Dominica,” Eugene stated while encouraging public participation.
In recent years, Dominica has seen small-scale cultural and culinary festivals emerge as part of wider efforts to diversify tourism experiences and strengthen community-based events beyond traditional carnival and music activities.
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