Dominica keeps culture alive
Independence cause for national pride
virginvoices.com staff
Dominica received its independence from Britain in November 1978.
Every year, the country commemorates with a season of cultural activities. These celebrations portray vivid examples of the island's cultural influences.
Creole dominates as villages showcase preservations efforts to keep the culture alive.
Certain days, such as Kwèyòl Day, Heritage Day, and National Day promote different aspects of the island's heritage.
The government stages parades and rallies for everyone to express their national pride.
ing Ping, a traditional music, is also known as the accordion band with the bamboo flute, the Boom Boom, the Gwa (an idiophone) and of course the accordion.
Markets are always full of color, but during the Independence celebration vendors will dress in national costume.
Jing Ping will be playing, while natives and visitors feast on. National dishes like crab-backs and callaloo.
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