August
November
EMANCIPATION MONTH
NATIONAL TOURISM MONTH
EMANCIPATION DAY FESTIVITIES
THEATRE ARTS FESTIVAL
Tue. 1st - Events to commemorate the abolition of slavery. BREADFRUIT FESTIVAL
The month sees various food fair presentations in different parts of the country. These showcase a variety of dishes that can be made from breadfruit. There are also mini exhibitions which explain the potential uses of the plant, from lumber and function as toys, to medicinal use. For further info contact the Ministry of Culture at Tel: (784) 451-2180 or email: urban@vincysurf.com
September KCCU NATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL MONTH DANCE FESTIVAL 2017
Performance events of a competitive format. Community and School groups are all invited to participate. This is an opportunity for national presentation of the groups. For further info contact the Ministry of Culture at Tel: (784) 451-2180 or email: urban@vincysurf.com LOBSTER SEASON OPENS
Fri. 1st
October INDEPENDENCE MONTH CELEBRATIONS
38th Anniversary of Independence - various shows, rallies and other celebrations occur across the country. There are internal school programmes and national programmes. INDEPENDENCE CYCLING COMPETITION
Thu. 26th to Fri. 27th
Dates to be announced.
This is an opportunity for community groups and schools to present dramatic work within a festival programme. For further info contact the Ministry of Culture. Tel: (784) 451-2180 or email: urban@vincysurf.com
December CHRISTMAS LIGHTING UP UNDER THE ALMOND TREE (BEQUIA)
Sun. 17th Community entertainment with carol singing, choirs, and string band performances under the almond tree in the harbour in the evenings.
NATIONAL NINE MORNINGS FESTIVAL
Sat. 16th to Sun. 24th This is a unique Vincentian tradition celebrated annually during the nine mornings before Christmas. Vincentians awake in the early morning hours, (usually 4am), and take part in activities including concerts, dances, bicycle riding and sea baths. In the rural areas, the final morning usually ends with a steel band ‘jump-up’. Contact the Ministry of Culture at Tel: (784) 451-2180 or email: urban@vincysurf.com ART GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
For further details contact The Oasis Art Gallery in Port Elizabeth, Bequia at Tel: (784) 497-7670. NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATIONS
Sun. 31st Midnight fireworks display over the Harbour in Port Elizabeth, Bequia. Miss Heritage Parade in Kingstown Photo: Calvert Jones
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Calendar of Events: August to December 2017