September, 2024

Kalinago Week 2024

2024sun15sep(sep 15)8:18 amsun22(sep 22)8:18 amKalinago Week 2024Mabrika! Mabrika!8:18 am - 8:18 am (22)(GMT-04:00) Kalinago Territory Event Organized ByKalinago Events CommitteeEvent Type Culture

Event Details

Kalinago Week is an annual celebration held in the Kalinago Territory, aimed at honoring the Indigenous people of Dominica and their rich cultural heritage. This week-long event, typically celebrated around September 19, commemorates significant historical events, such as the Kalinago Uprising of 1930, while also showcasing the vibrancy of Kalinago traditions.

The theme for Kalinago Week 2024, “Unity in Diversity, Embracing Kalinago Culture,” focuses on bringing people together to celebrate this unique cultural heritage. The festivities, held from September 15 to 22, 2024, include a variety of activities such as traditional ceremonies, craft exhibitions, cultural performances, and educational programs.

Key events this year include the Full Moon Smoke Ceremony, Kalinago Naming Ceremony, and a Traditional Dinner. The week also features National Kalinago Dress Day, Kalinagos’ Got Talent, and culminates with a Sports Day on September 22nd.

This celebration not only allows for the Kalinago people to honor their history and traditions but also invites wider participation, encouraging all Dominicans and visitors to take part in the various activities​

Week Events:

Sunday, 15th September

  • Memorial Mass Honoring of Elder
    8:00 AM at Atkinson Catholic Church
  • Craft & Expo
    10:00 AM at Soutomah Park, Gaulette River


Tuesday, 17th September

  • Full Moon Smoke Ceremony
  • Kalinago Naming Ceremony
  • Traditional Dinner
    7:00 PM at Barana Auté


Wednesday, 18th September

  • Kalinago Heritage, Language, and History Day – Schools
    10:00 AM at Barana Auté


Thursday, 19th September

  • National Kalinago Dress Day
    Island Wide
  • Smoke Ceremony on 1930 War Memorial Site
    10:00 AM at St. Cyr
  • Kalinago Activities in Schools
    Island Wide


Saturday, 21st September

  • Kalinagos’ Got Talent – Performing Arts Evening
    8:00 PM at Karina Culture Village, Bataca


Sunday, 22nd September

  • Sports Day
    1:00 PM at Soutomah Park, Gaulette River

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Time

15th September, 2024 8:18 am - 22nd September, 2024 8:18 am(GMT-04:00)

Location

Kalinago Territory

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