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2023 Cultural Festivals in Dominica

by Katie Skrzek

Dec 12, 2022

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Book a trip to Dominica for 2023 and experience these cultural festivals.

 

“After seeing record numbers of 33,173 attendees over three nights at this year’s World Creole Music Festival in October, we are thrilled to be able to bring back all three of our major festivals in 2023,” said Colin Piper, CEO and director of tourism, Discover Dominica Authority. “Dominica’s rich culture and traditions are the backbone of tourism on the island. Our festivals give visitors a firsthand look into the rich sights and sounds of our island, and we cannot wait to welcome tourists to this year’s events.”

 

Mas Domnik

The Carnival celebration kicks off Dominica festival season, Feb. 20 –21. Back for the first time since the pandemic, the festival showcases the island’s African and French influences through music, art and dance.

 

Dominica’s Jazz ‘N Creole

The annual family-friendly event is held at Fort Shirley in Cabrits National Park. Held April 30, the event offers a blend of jazz and Creole-influenced musical performances alongside traditional food. This year mark the 12thanniversary of the festival.

 

World Creole Music Festival

The three-day festival celebrates Creole music, with live performances in genres including Cadence-lypso, Kompa, Zouk, Soukous, Bouyon, Zydeco and Afrobeat. The event takes place Oct. 27–29.

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