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Dominica is an island country in the Caribbean Sea, almost all the natives of which are the descendants of Africa. The island is renowned for different festivals that it celebrates. Celebrationsonnet.com shall present to you some of the most important festivals of the island.
Carnival:The Carnival, the most colorful festival observed in Dominica, generally celebrated in the month of February. The Carnival starts with huge procession in which participants dress in different attires and above all music highlights it. There are different other events related to the Carnival which are the Calypso, Queen Show, Jump-up, Sensay Costume and many more.
World Creole Music Festival: This is the ideal festival for the music lovers. This festival is a grand event where artists and music groups come to show their talents. The festival goes on for three days and during this period Dominica becomes the house of music lovers all around the world. The festival is held in a football stadium. The milestone of the festival has been founded in 1997.
Dominican Independence Day: This is the National Festival for Dominica, which commemorates its independence from the colonial shackles of Britain on 3rd November 1978. Dominica observes this day with full gratitude and utmost nationalistic feelings. Different types of cultural events take place and go on for couple of weeks. The cultural events replicate the traditions and ethnicities of the islands with the native dance and music.
Dive Fest: The Dive Fest is one of the best events for the water lovers living in Dominica. However the sport has gained so much of importance that people all around the world participate in the Dive Fest. This Fest is divided into Scuba and Normal formats. The Scuba Dive refers to deep water dive where participants carry suitable jackets and breathing equipments. The Normal dive is the shallow water dive which is basically meant for the beginners. The main aim of this festival is to spread relevant and substantial information regarding marine lives to the people.
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