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Food tasting fair attracts maximum tourists’ participation!

The guava berry wine was a tourist favourite when the Virgin Islands Festival of Arts’ Culinary Arts food tasting Fair was held on Thursday March 7, 2013 at the Lower Estate Sugar Works Museum. Photo: VINO
Many were amazed by the handicraft of Mr Gregory Smith, who is visually impaired. His attraction was his more than one year old rectangular bread basket made of dough. Photo: VINO
Many were amazed by the handicraft of Mr Gregory Smith, who is visually impaired. His attraction was his more than one year old rectangular bread basket made of dough. Photo: VINO
Another table that had a rush was that of Ms Jamila Vanterpool with her 'sweet expressions' cakes and pastries. Photo: VINO
Another table that had a rush was that of Ms Jamila Vanterpool with her 'sweet expressions' cakes and pastries. Photo: VINO
E and A Caterers provided 'Pelau' at the food tasting fair. Photo: VINO
E and A Caterers provided 'Pelau' at the food tasting fair. Photo: VINO
The presence of young dancers and the moko jumbies also added to the success of the day. Photo: VINO
The presence of young dancers and the moko jumbies also added to the success of the day. Photo: VINO
LOWER ESTATE, Tortola, VI - The lawns of the 1780 Lower Estate Sugar Works Museum became the setting for an array of foods common to the Virgin Islands and other Caribbean countries such as Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica and St. Vincent, when the Virgin Islands Festival of Arts’ Culinary Arts food tasting Fair was held on Thursday March 7, 2013.

The activity was designed to allow locals and tourists alike the opportunity to view the art displays in the museum and delight in the tasting of local cuisine.

Among the foods for sampling were the Virgin Islands National Dish 'Fungi and Fish' which, like almost every other dish cuisine that was present, did not last very long because of the overwhelming response of patrons.

The day started off with the life music of the Lashing Dogs setting the stage a-fire with the Caribbean flavour of music. They can be credited for ushering in Taxi loads of tourist who flooded the museum and delighted in the flavours of the local dishes.

As the day progressed it was obvious that many of the local residents took the lunch breaks to support the event and like the tourists, were noticeably pleased with the variety of foods local displayed.

Many were amazed by the handicraft of Mr Gregory Smith, who is visually impaired. His attraction was his more than one year old rectangular bread basket made of dough.

Another table that had a rush was that of Ms Jamila Vanterpool with her 'sweet expressions' cakes and pastries. The same could be said of E and A Caterers with their Pelau; Mariette Fahie with the salt fish cakes and others. The guava berry wine was also a catch of the day.

The presence of young dancers and the moko jumbies also added to the success of the day.

Activities of the festival of arts continue on March 7, 2013 with the performing arts 'BVI in times Past' to be staged at Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium, HL SCC. Then there is the scheduled visual Arts 'A mountain top art gallery and Museum' on March 12, 2013 at Fahie Hill Watch House. That will feature guided tours, storytelling, entertainment and cultural treats. 

9 Responses to “Food tasting fair attracts maximum tourists’ participation!”

  • yes (08/03/2013, 11:01) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is what tourists and locals want, this should be the daily set up in the new cruise ship pier
  • Not true (08/03/2013, 11:10) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    The pics of the white people you are showing are people who live here, not tourists. I was there, and all of the buses with the cruise tourists passed straight by and none of them stopped so that the tourists could enjoy the event. It was nice though, and I had a good time. My first time visiting the Museum there, and I received the unexpected. Superb and rich history. Everything had a written explanation so it was ok if none of the workers accompanied you. Question of concern though! With all of the music and being in the vicinity of 2 schools, weren't the noise a disruption to the kids learning for the day? That may not have been properly thought of, but it was a good gesture and much appreciated.
  • Tim (08/03/2013, 12:37) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Your comments about the tourist not staying at the fair is not true. A few bus drivers who came to the museum took their visitors to the fair. There were others who walked in and did enjoy the culinary art festival.
    • To Tim (08/03/2013, 13:17) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      I always stand to be corrected. My comment was based on the few hours I spent there, but glad to know that that was not the case. Thank you
  • niki (08/03/2013, 13:03) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    There were many taxi buses that brought loads of tourists to the event they had a ball with the guava berry rum and the many other dishes. We must stop being negative about things @ Not true. That event turned out to be excellent with people from all walks of life. Because we comment so negative some people are scared to come out with their thing because of negative blogs
  • Manny (08/03/2013, 14:19) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    So tell me why we can't have something similar to this at the cruise pier, airport and other ports of entries during the heightened arrival times? This is BVIII, this is priceless. To get a taste of history, local dishes, customs etc. This is great for me as a local so I can imagine tourists. Good job all involved, looking forward to seeing this bigger and more frequently.
  • lady of the soil (08/03/2013, 16:22) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    i muss say big ups to Hon. Deloris..girl you should have been the minsiter of Culture...you have ideas and you are one of we
  • one eye roster (08/03/2013, 20:15) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    sweet, sweet tortola


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