Know lineup of events for Independence 45

Roseau, Dominica: Dominica is all set to rejoice forty fifth anniversary of Independence below the theme- “Annou Sélébwé”. Commencing on September 15, 2023, the celebration will showcase the tradition and heritage of Nature Isle.

The celebration of the Independence will function group occasions, cultural showcase and competitors, Kweyol Tradition, Sports activities and pageantry. The anniversary will improve the patriotic feeling of the residents of Dominica.

Independence Occasions

COMMUNITY EVENTS

First occasion

• Occasion identify: TITIWI FESTIVAL
• Date and Day: FRI. SEPTEMBER 29TH -SUN. OCTOBER 1ST
• Venue: LAYOU

Second Occasion

• Occasion identify: MARKET DAY WITH A DIFFERENCE
• Date and Day: SAT. OCTOBER 21ST
• Venue and Time: LA PLAINE MARKET I 8AM

Third Occasion

• Occasion identify: MARKET DAY WITH A DIFFERENCE
• Date and Day: SAT. OCTOBER 21ST
• Venue and Time: MAHAUT MARKET I 8AM

Fourth Occasion

• Occasion identify: MARKET DAY WITH A DIFFERENCE
• Date and Day SAT. OCTOBER 28TH
• Venue and Time: ROSEAU MARKET | 8AM

Fifth occasion

• Occasion identify: MARKET DAY WITH A DIFFERENCE
• Date and Day: SAT. OCTOBER 14TH
• Venue and Time: PORTSMOUTH MARKET I 8AM

Sixth Occasion

• Occasion identify: MARKET DAY WITH A DIFFERENCE
• Date and Day: SAT. OCTOBER 21ST
• Venue and Time: MARIGOT FISHERIES COMPLEX | 8AM

Seventh Occasion

• Occasion identify: CREOLE IN THE NORTH
• Date and Day: SAT. OCTOBER 21ST
• Venue: PORTSMOUTH

Eight Occasion

• Occasion identify: EAT FISH DAY
• Date and Day: SUN. NOVEMBER 5TH
• Venue and Time: BIOCHE 2PM

CULTURAL COMPETITIONS

• WEST AND SOUTH WEST SEMI-FINAL- SUN. OCTOBER 1^ST AT KALLEB LAURENT PRIMARY (ST. JOSEPH) | 3PM
• SOUTH SEMI-FINAL- SAT. OCTOBER 7^TH AT BELLEVUE CHOPIN MALL | 3PM
• CULTURAL FINALS PART 1- FRI. OCTOBER 13^TH AT OLD MILL CULTURAL CENTRE | 5PM
• CULTURAL FINALS PART 3- SUN. OCTOBER 15^TH AT CABRITS NATIONAL PARK | 3PM
• NORTH & NORTH EAST SEMI-FINAL- SUN. OCTOBER 1^ST AT BENSE PRIMARY SCHOOL | 3PM
• EAST & SOUTH EAST SEMI-FINAL- SUN. OCTOBER 8^TH AT CASTLE BRUCE SECONDARY SCHOOL 3PM
• CULTURAL FINALS PART 2- SAT. OCTOBER 14^TH AT PIERRE CHARLES SECONDARY SCHOOL | 3PM

CULTURAL HERITAGE

• KALINAGO WEEK- SAT. SEPTEMBER 16TH SUN. SEPTEMBER 24^TH AT KALINAGO TERRITORY
• MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HR PLANNING, VOCATIONAL TRAINING & NATIONAL EXCELLENCE PATRIOTISM & HERITAGE MONTH- OCTOBER 1ST OCTOBER 31^ST AT ALL PRIMARY & SECONDARY SCHOOLS
• HISTORY WEEK- OCTOBER 9TH OCTOBER 13^TH– THEME: THE NATIONAL WEAR OF DOMINICA
• NATIONAL EMBLEMS WEEK- OCTOBER 16TH OCTOBER 20^TH,ISLANDWIDE
• O LEBLANC LECTURE- THURS. OCTOBER 12^TH AT UWI OPEN CAMPUS | 7PM, THEME: THE NATIONAL WEAR OF DOMINICA
• FLAG DAY- MON. OCTOBER 16^TH, ISLANDWIDE

OUR KWEYOL CULTURE

• JOUNNE PANYEN- FRI, OCTOBER 6^TH, ISLAND WIDE
• TI VILAJ KWEYOL- OCTOBER 23RD-OCTOBER 27TH- BOTANICAL GARDENS
• JOUNNE CHAPO PAY- FRI. OCTOBER 13^TH, ISLANDWIDE
• JOUNNE KWEYÒL- FRI. OCTOBER 27^TH, ISLANDWIDE
• HAD KWEYÒL FRIDAY (AFRO HAIR DAY)- FRI. OCTOBER 20^TH, ISLANDWIDE
• NATIONAL DRESS PARADE- FRI. OCTOBER 27^TH AT STREETS OF ROSEAU | 11AM

INTERNATIONAL DAYS AND CHARITY EVENTS

• INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDER PERSONS (IDOP)- SUN. OCTOBER 1^ST, ISLANDWIDE
• INTERNATIONAL RURAL WOMEN’S DAY- SUN OCTOBER 15^TH, ISLANDWIDE
• DAPD DOLLAR DAY- FRI. OCTOBER 27^TH, ISLANDWIDE
• PRESIDENT’S CHARITIES FOUNDATION FUNDRAISING DINNER- SAT. OCTOBER 14^TH AT JUNGLE BAY 1 6PM
• WORLD FOOD DAY- MON. OCTOBER 16^TH, ISLANDWIDE
• PHARCS CHARITY EVENT, SUN. NOVEMBER 5^TH AT PHARCS HOME, MORNE DANIEL

NATIONAL OBSERVANCES

• NATIONAL DAYS OF PRAYER & THANKSGIVING- SAT. SEPTEMBER 30TH & SUN. OCTOBER 1^ST, ISLANDWIDE
• NATIONAL HERITAGE DAY WOODFORDHILL- SUN. OCTOBER 22^ND AT CHURCH SERVICE |10AM
• EXHIBITION 12PM AT CULTURAL GALA & SASHING OF CULTURAL ELDER | 3PM
• NATIONAL YOUTH RALLY- THURS. NOVEMBER 2^ND AT WINDSOR PARK SPORTS STADIUM 10AM
• NATIONAL CULTURAL GALA- FRI. NOVEMBER 3^RD AT BOTANICAL GARDENS 3PM
• OFFICIAL OPENING OF INDEPENDENCE- SAT. SEPTEMBER 30^TH AT TEZA GROUNDS MAHAUT | 5PM
• WORLD CREOLE MUSIC FESTIVAL-FRI. OCTOBER 27TH – SUN. OCTOBER 29TH WINDSOR PARK SPORTS STADIUM AT FRI & SAT | 8:30PM
• NATIONAL DAY OBSERVANCE CEREMONY- FRI. NOVEMBER 3^RD AT WINDSOR PARK SPORTS STADIUM 10AM
• NATIONAL DAY OF COMMUNITY SERVICE SAT. NOVEMBER 4^TH, ISLAND WIDE

PAGEANTRY

• TI MATADOR PAGEANT AT SUN. OCTOBER 15TH ALLIANCE FRANCAISE | 3PM
• NATIONAL MISS WOB DWIYET PAGEANT WED. OCTOBER 25^TH AT OLD MILL CULTURAL CENTRE | 8PM
• MADAM OF MADAMS PAGEAN- THURS. OCTOBER 19^TH AT OLD MILL CULTURAL CENTRE | 8PM
• MISS OECS PAGEANT WED. NOVEMBER 1^ST AT OLD MILL CULTURAL CENTRE | 8PM

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