DIGICEL is fully on board in the national celebration of Creole Heritage Month. A host of activities, communities and initiatives which all form part of the calendar of activities for October have received Digicel’s kind support.
Creole Heritage Month birthed some new and exciting partnerships between Digicel and the creole celebratory community such as De Soca-Calypso Revue, Kwéyòl Song Competition, FetKwéyòl held in Belle Vue and Kweyol en Mouveman, a grand Creole parade.
Digicel’s support has been wide spread as each initiative has had its respective focus such as education, entertainment, community development which all inevitably contribute to the holistic development of St. Lucia’s culture and preservation of heritage.
Digicel commenced the packed JounenKwéyòl weekend with a grand Creole street parade, “Kwéyòl en Mouvman”. The parade, a colourful and spectacular presentation of the various aspects of St. Lucia’s Creole heritage comprised five major components. These included indigenous music played by a street orchestra, dance and stilt walkers, traditional characters portrayed such as Mary-Ansent and Paiye-bannann, Jab-jab, masqueraders and elements of the flower festivals La Rose and La Marguerite, all forming part of the rich celebrations of Friday night Gros Islet Street Party.
Digicel is also extending support to the third annual SwawéKwéyòlSt.Lisie, a unique family event designed to encourage St. Lucians to demonstrate pride in who they are and celebrate authentic St. Lucian culture.
Fond d’Or Nature Park will come alive from 11:00 a.m. today with a fusion of amazing St. Lucian cuisine, traditional music, kids play area, fashion show, arts, crafts and more. Entertainment highlights will include Eva Lucian and friends, DYP and out of Nigeria, Timaya.
The grand culmination of Creole festivities takes place tomorrow with JounenKwéyòl activities in four major host communities Ti RocherMicoud, Boguis, Canaries, Monchy and Laborie. Digicel is set to be part of activities in each community for the creole celebrations.
Digicel and De Soca-Calypso Revue will close off Creole Heritage Month on October 31 in a huge way with the annual Creole Song Competition, ‘AnnouManjé, ChantéepiDansé en Kwéyòl” at the National Cultural Centre. This competition will feature a diverse range of young artistes and veterans who will all compete for the converted title of Creole Song King.
Digicel wishes all Saint Lucian’s a safe and enjoyable JounenKwéyòl.