The products, skills, and talents of close to 100 small businesses will be on display today and the rest of the week during the 4th Annual Ti Vilaj Kwéyòl-‘Tout Biten Domnik event.
The four-day event, which was first introduced in October 2022, replaced the annual Creole in The Park (CITP), a precursor event leading to the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF).
Ti Vilaj Kwéyòl will be held from 12 PM to 8 PM at the Botanic Gardens from October 20 to Thursday, October 23, and is designed to complement the WCMF.
The annual event offers both locals and tourists an opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich cultural tapestry of Dominica.
Minister of State with responsibility for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development, Daren Pinard, said Dominica’s major bands will be featured at the event, “So we want to invite everybody to come to the Ti Vilaj Kwéyòl and experience, and immerse in our culture, in our food, in our dress, in our language, and in our dance.”
Meanwhile, organizers have announced that the Ti Vilaj Opening Ceremony start time is pushed back to 1 PM.
The original published time was 11:00 AM. No reason was given for the delay.
Today’s act will include Bouyon artists Ridge and Pudaz, Midnight Groovers Riddim Knockaz, Paix Bouche Drummers, Morne Jaune Cultural Group, Pashiwok Dance Group, among others.
On Tuesday, October 21, performances will come from Asa Bantan, Swinging Stars, Dj Taffy & Friends, Waitukubuli Dance Theatre Company, Abiyah Yisrael, Xplosive Band, Flamboyant Dancers, among others.
On Wednesday, October 22, patrons can look forward to performances from TK International, Michele Henderson, DJ MJ & MV on the Keys, All Star Band, Unstoppable DJS, Janet Azzouz, Superdan, UMOJA, NCCU Kids in Culture, among others.
Bringing the curtains down on the final day will be popular Bouyon band: Signal Band, Trilla G, Faithii & Reo, Extasy, First Serenade, DJ Real Boss, DJ Melboom, Bells Primary School, Patriotic Dancer, Innercore Unit, Shatata, Jaxsanz, among others.
Students wearing school uniforms enter for free. Adults’ tickets cost $10 at the gate and, children $5.
Local honey will be the main feature this year.
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