Culture

Dominica Launching World’s First Edible Flower Festival in Giraudel

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, crea

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Kalinago Territory Upgrades Planned to Deepen Cultural Engagement at Barana Autê

The Kalinago Barana Autê is set to undergo a series of upgrades to enhance the visitor experience and strengthen cultural tourism within the Kalinago Territory. The improvements are being implemented

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Dominican Film Selected for Prestigious Annecy Festival in France

Dominica’s creative sector is gaining international recognition following the selection of a locally connected film for screening at the prestigious Annecy International Animation Film Festival in Fra

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Sobers Esprit Urges Focus on Festival and Sports Tourism

Tourism and cultural consultant Sobers Esprit has urged national planners and tourism stakeholders to significantly expand Dominica’s focus on festival and sports tourism, describing the sectors as po

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Environmentalist Says Steel Pan Symbolises Caribbean Unity

Environmentalist and social activist Atherton Martin says the steel pan stands as one of the Caribbean’s most powerful symbols of unity, integration, and shared cultural identity. Martin explained tha

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Dominica Reparations Committee Calls for Renewed Focus on Black History

The Dominica Reparations Committee has issued a national call for renewed commitment to the preservation, teaching, and public recognition of Black history, as Dominica observes Black History Month 20

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Anita Bully Urges Swift Completion of the Arawak House of Culture

Cultural advocate and playwright Anita Bully has voiced frustration over the continued delays in reopening the Arawak House of Culture, warning that the absence of a proper performance

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Chapo Pay Celebrations Blend Craft, Culture and Community in Dominica

In celebration of the upcoming Independence anniversary, Dominica is observing “Chapeau Paille Day” alongside other cultural festivities. The day honours the traditional straw hat, known locally as th

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Kalinago Council Gains International Backing for Cassava, Crafts, and Cultural Revival

The Kalinago Council has entered into a landmark partnership with the Pawanka Fund, an Indigenous-led grant-making organization based in Nicaragua, securing financial support for a two-year program ru

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