The Dominican Houston Association held its 15th Anniversary Gala/Cultural Affairs and Dance in celebration of Dominica’s 33rd anniversary of Independence at the Milan Pavilion on October 22nd 2011.
Ambassador Hubert Charles was the key note speaker while entertainment was provided by Alex “Pawol” Bruno.
There were dance performances from Kabuli Productions whose dancers performed the Heel and Toe, Flirtation, Mazouk, Waltz and Quadrille.
The majority of the Performers learnt the traditional dances, taught by Maximea Vigilant and Barnabas Abraham while living in Houston.
The youngest dancer was 16-year-old Osagie Vigilant who danced alongside his father. The night was a memorable one as Dominican parents dressed their American born kids in traditional wear, and folks enjoyed the food, dance and conversation.
Very lovely. I see my dad Mr. Abraham looking handsome as ever. Thanks to the group for representing Dominica. Keep doing a good job promoting our culture.
ALL U NOT SEEING HOUSTON IN TING…EH
WELL DONE HOUSTON….THIS IS HOW WE DO IT IN HOUSTON, CASTLEBRUCE, MARIGOT, GRANBAY, WESLEY,LAPLAIN TOO MANY TO MENTION…IN HOUSTON WE CELEBRATE DOMINICA…..
THIS IS HOW WE DO IT IN HOUSTON…ALL VILLAGES CASTLE BRUCE, MARIGOT, LAPLAIN, GRANDBAY, WESLEY ALL OVER WE CELEBRATE DA.
THIS IS HOW WE DO IT IN HOUSTON, CASTLE BRUCE, MARIGOT, LAPLAIN, GRANDBAY, ALL VILLAGES WE COME TOGETHER FOR ANY DA CELEBRATION.
Big up to all my fellow dominicans showcasing our culture in H-town. Special Big uP to the Castle Bruce folks. Holla!!! Sad that i missed out, was really looking forward to this year’s event.
Awesome,keep it alive
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE STRAPLESS STYLE!!!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!
THE LADIES THEMSELVES ARE BEAUTIFUL AS WELL
I love the strapless wob, nice twist!!!!
Where’s Slas Bannis? he is in Texas and a ma who loves culture. Was expecting to see him in the back/foreground.Has he relinguished his passions?
Very nice Houston!!!! The STRAPLESS look very nice and modern….Everything Evolves….
Ahhhhh they are so cute
Steady there felo…looking good representing. I love it
Yes really nice……….
well done, but this is our culturefor a formal night at a whitehouse, neither will they accept the strapless dress.This is not culture,but fashion
If you are not satisfied with the dress, how bout you joint the group and donate your time, sweat, and inputs to help create a better event next year ?
Nice
they are all cute i love em the dresses beautiful
Wow. In spite of their move to greener pastures there are still some patriotic Dominican ambassadors out there. I am proud of you all and I am especially heartened to see my co-leagues Maximae and Barrow in action.
Vigie I did not know you were so multi-talented. And what is it that you feeding Osagi with that he is growing so fast?
Nuff Respect Guys and Gals.
Boots . Vigie and Barrow you know who this is.
greener pastures? really?
I see Tete Morne represented. Looking good.
Glad to see the sons and daughters of our Beloved Dominica represent Her so well.
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE!!
God Bless Dominica
Looking good people. I see Castlebrucians like Mev Vigilante, Lloyd, Juliet, Freckles, Robert, Julie, Vincia and others keeping the culture alive. My boy Barrow from South City representing like a boss as usual. Thanks to all of you for keeping the culture in proper health. Houston people sure does represent year after year. I can safely say that this association is one of the best in the diaspora. Apres Bondie C’est Later.
The dresses are lovely but the strapless thing I think is doing a disservice to the national wear.
Everything else looks fine, just the strapless thing, for a national wear, to me I don’t really like.
Next time consider some sleeves, I think with that you people would have just place the cherry on the icecream.
Great effort nonetheless!!!
strapless thing is doing a disservice to the national wear??? does that go only for those out of state??? because if you had the opportunity to observe Creole Day IN Dominica for the past years you will see that almost everyone has changed their style of wearing the national wear…no longer do we see much use of the original head-ware nor the wob…women have even started to wear black pants, white shirts and their sash! its not about the wob with sleeves or head-wear, its about knowing why one recognizes that day…I DON’T WEAR WOB FOR SURE!
beautiful
I know some of these folks……..yeah……they look like my Castle Bruce folks. We really know ow to represent our country. Bravo! Keep the culture alive
I know right :-D…they represented to the fullest. Castle Bruce peeps we sure love our culture.
Bernadine you look good – hoping to see you soon.
Lovely.
The ladies sure look fine
I LOVE THE COLORS..BEAUTIFUL..REAL PATRIOTIC!!
I have never seen the dress made strapless, I love it.Everyone looks great.
-Monique Williams
Rochester, NY
yea peeps that’s us here in Houston don’t get to jealous.We are in a city near you,
in one word!!!!
EXTRAVAGANT!!!!!!!!
Very very lovely! keep it up!
while they are keeping it together outside, we are killing D A in the inside,
come on people let’s get down to it,
Dominica should be preserved, it’s too sweet,
Dominican don’t be split by politics.
Indeed Lovely!
Them ladies look FINE!!!!!!!!
Thank you!!
I Concur! The ladies look damn good!
Those out of the country keeping it alive and those in the country killing. Where are the young people in DA learning quardrille (sp) and bellaire (sp) etc? non, still the old folks doing it.
Have you been to any of the cultural performances this year? Otherwise you would not make such a comment. Our youths and children were well represented at if not all the cultural dances. There were children as young as 8yrs old. Our 16 year olds participate in the adult category to. So before you open your mouth and talk about where are the young people in DA, support the cultural shows go and see what you missing out, and stop being negative about our young people
Obviously you don’t watch our local television programmes to see the young people and children on stage during the various competitions!
Love it
y’all so pretty. Nice , lets remember our culture. Happy Independence Dominicans
I have always said that Dominica has the most beautiful women on earth. Congrtas, keep the flag of Dominica flying high where you all may go. I am a proud Dominica, and seeing you all outfit there has further strengthen me.
Simply beautiful!!!
Send so nice cloth for us so next year !!!!!
this is intelligent carrying your culture where ever go,and teaching your kids,wow that,s more interesting.
Wow, Wow, Wow thats my people. Garson look pretty people in Houston, Texas. Nuff respect to DHA and its members. Sorry I missed the grand occasion but I am with you all in spirit. Hold tight
pretty they must be….they are DOMINICANS….expect nothing less.LOL
Keep the culture alive. Very good people
Simply beautiful!