Preparations are in full swing for Saint Lucia’s largest cultural festival, Jounen Kwéyòl, set to take place on Sunday, October 26.
The activities for both Jounen Kwéyòl and the broader Creole Heritage Month are organised by the Monsignor Patrick Anthony Folk Research Centre (FRC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and the Events Company of Saint Lucia.
According to the organisers, this year’s celebrations promise a rich showcase of heritage, tradition, and community spirit.
The FRC has announced that the two host communities for Mwa Éwitàj Kwéyòl / Jounen Kwéyòl 2025 will be Belle Vue in Vieux Fort (south) and Babonneau (north).
The month-long observance will begin with a launch event on September 30 at the National Cultural Centre. It will feature a variety of events, including the La Wenn Kwéyòl pageant, Woulélaba, and Fèt Magwit, organised by the Cultural Development Foundation.
A special highlight this year will be the participation of a 30-member cultural contingent from French Guiana. Many of the members are Saint Lucian or of Saint Lucian descent, and they will showcase their music, dance and folk traditions.
First introduced by the FRC, Jounen Kwéyòl is celebrated nationwide in recognition of Jounen Kwéyòl Entènasyonal (International Creole Day), which is observed annually on October 28.
The main local celebration will be held two days earlier.
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