Dominicans in VI celebrate their country’s Independence this weekend
Eusebe, who is also Dominican, told Virgin Islands News Online that the events, which are being held under the name: Friends of Dominica, is aiming to also rekindle the Dominican Association in the BVI, which has been dormant for some time now.
“I did it the first time in 2014 but I wasn’t there last year so I didn’t keep it, so I decided this year let me do something,” she said. “Just a little something to make those that didn’t go home to feel the little Dominica vibes.”
According to her, her attempts to get in touch with the Association proved futile and “it's probably something we can start up,” she stated.
Eusebe has been residing in the territory for some 9 years and is encouraging persons to support the effort and make it become an annual event.
Activities
The celebration will officially kick off from 12 pm today Friday with a “Taste of Dominica” to coincide with Joune Kweyol (Creole day), which is a day specifically designed for Dominicans to wear their national attire, eat local foods and speak the creole language.
The partying will begin in earnest from 5:00 P.M. with a happy hour and musical entertainment by DJ Zero Tolerance, DJ Shawn, and Lexus.
On Saturday October 29, 2016, 2 Smooth Band will hit the stage, along with DJ Alie and DJ Zeco. Immediately following this, in the wee hours of Sunday, will be a Wet Fete, to “cool things down.”
Dominica will celebrate its 38th Independence on November 3, 2016.
After a one-year hiatus following the severe effect that Tropical Storm Erica had on the island, the majority of the events marking the Independence celebrations were scrapped. However, things have returned to normalcy and celebratory activities in Dominica began this week.
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