DOMINICA CALYPSO MONARCH FINALS 2020 HIGHLIGHTS

OH! but for the sweet love of calypso... for we are gathered here today brothers and sistrens, for yet another year of what may seem to have been an unbelievable journey thus far. The 365 days has passed since the last Calypso Finals and I think most people will agree with me when I say, "For it is by his grace we have made it through! Hallelujah" Dominica is now well within its post election season and our calypsonians are taking no prisoners when it comes to love of country. And for those of you who may not know, calypso sheds great light on what goes on in a country, through music and melody, and sometimes there is comedy involved as well. A simple play on words, a little dabbling on the fences of our (...Oh so dear...) leaders and a little troublemaking can be as a result of this competition. 9 calypsonians have been selected to challenge the crown of the 9 times calypsonian king, King Dice... so you know all gears are on! King Dice is definitely one of, if not the toughest contender in this arena so he is definitely one to beat. I mean... 9 crowns says a lot, but who knows, in this chess game, the Queen may just give up her King! Now we saw the power of the contenders at the Semi Finals, and we are going to see them charge head first against the best of the "bestest" and amongst each other. Ten well able-bodied calypsonians, armed with their gut, stage presence, lyrical content and a few props to tell a story, but only one will emerge victorious here at the Windsor Park Calypsonian Octagon.

DOMINICA CALYPSO FINALS 2020 HIGHLIGHTS PART 1


DOMINICA CALYPSO FINALS HIGHLIGHTS PART 2

Creole Culture Fashion Show at St. Gerald’s Hall

There is no doubt that there is always a new spin or new addition when it comes with the development and modernization of Culture during the Creole Season. Keep in mind that this is not a bad thing but the fact that modernization takes place sometimes we may tend to lose the real essence of our culture. However, this may not be the case, here seeing that the individuals are in theme with the creole season. What is that theme you may ask? That theme is simple; colours and seasonal type meals. As new things come in via each upcoming generation, there is no doubt about it that they will bring in their own way of demonstrating the culture of their ancestors. The Fashion show held here today, is one of the new things that has been applied to the Cultural experience of the modern day age. Style and class is demonstrated and it keeps with the understanding that when slaves were freed, they had a sense of pride about themselves seeing that they were then seen as equals. They wore colourful clothing in the market places where they sold their produce and wore straw hats as an accompany to their outfits and protection from the warm Caribbean sun. Fashion is a part of the new age in which we live and therefore models displayed a variety of different dress styles and creole wear to help promote the Cultural celebrations.
In addition to this a time of gathering involving the wonderful smell and taste of creole dishes were present for the partaking of the guests gathered. I was so glad to be there especially for this part of the event. :) A time of gathering and celebration of the creole season and a video clip of the Friday Night get away at Rituals during the Creole Celebrations, all in one. Have a look.