Year in... Year out... Some might say we are living in a cycle but I think I stand with everyone when I say that there comes a time, during each year, that our very hearts long for and look forward to. Whether it be the Christmas Season, Summer Time, New Year's, Emancipation Day, Carnival Season or any other, we definitely have our favorite. THIS IS EXACTLY WHY WE ARE HERE TODAY!!!!
Sometimes, we may plan for the time anticipated yet we fail to realize how quickly things could change, especially for those who would be coming home to their family and friends to unwind. Considering this trend of thought, I bring to you Dominica and the Creole/Independence Season of 2015. I speak for all Dominicans when I say that this has to be the best time of the year for everyone including non-Dominicans both on island and abroad. Thousands upon thousands of individuals descend unto the small tropical Island, during this time to bask in the phenomenal ambience of events and culture put in place for the Season. Creole in the Park, World Creole Music Festival, Glorious Creole Dance Competitions, Territorial Creole Activities e.g Creole in the North and countless more full up the month of October and climaxes unto November 3rd which is the Independence Day on the Island. Trust me when I tell you, this has got to be the greatest time on planet Earth(hehe... from my point of view of course)! Just for a bit of backup to what I am saying have a look at last year's World Creole Music Festival 2014 on BrBpTV. In as much as we would have loved to have these activities this year especially understanding that musical artists like Chronixx would have graced the stage, we cannot, unfortunately, change the outcome of yet another season known as the Hurricane Season. It was during this time that Tropical Storm Erika showed her ugly face and swept through the Island leaving it under some serious waters and destruction. There wasn't anyone with the foreknowledge to have known this was coming. Many lost their homes, many lost their possessions and many lost their lives. Indeed it was a sad day for Dominica but although we have been weakened, we have not been defeated.
To show Tropical Storm Erika how powerful Dominicans are, by the grace of God, a Relief Concert took place in the space of all the events that climaxed on Independence Day. And believe me when I say, this event showed that Dominicans can still come together in the midst of turmoil and show support to the fact that we shall rise again. There were a number of other Relief concerts taking place around the Caribbean to help raise funds for Dominica but this was Dominica's very own with artists like Cloud 5, David Rudder, Ambi & Ricky T, WCK, Asa Banton, Devine Songs and many more! Giving the Dominican people that feel of celebration that seemed lost! We shall rise!
