A lively and enjoyable Heritage Day was held at the northern village of Vieille Case on Sunday as Dominicans from all parts of the island flocked to ‘Itassie City’ to share in the celebrations.
The day began with a Mass at the newly rebuilt Roman Catholic Church where the congregation, choir and celebrants were dressed in variations of the national wear and local fruit and vegetables were carried in the offertory procession.
An exhibition in the parish hall displayed other agricultural products of this farming community as well as craft work by villagers and objects used in the past. One highlight of the exhibition was a display of personal objects used by former Premier of Dominica and a distinguished son of Vieille Case, Edward Oliver Le Blanc. These included the copy of the 1967 constitution of self government handed to him by British Officials on the attainment of Associated Statehood with Britain in 1967. There was one of the ‘shirt jacks’ that he was famous for wearing, his briefcase and his pipe, books of poetry and fishing line, since fishing was one of his main hobbies.
At the cultural gala, which took place at the traditional centre of the village ‘En ba Mango’, a wide variety of dances, songs and music were performed by villagers of Vieille Case and neighbouring communities. Mr. Arthur ‘Fenay’ Massicot was sashed as Cultural Elder by the President of Dominica Dr. NJO Liverpool and he was given a cheque by the National Cultural Council for his many contributions to the community in the fields of culture, local government and as a special constable.
Seven other persons were also honoured for their work. The master of ceremonies made note of the joint contribution of all past and present parliamentary representatives towards organising the event since Mrs. Vernice Bellony, Mr. Maynard Joseph and PM Roosevelt Skerrit had all joined together to ensure the day’s success.
The crowd intensified as the last item on the gala programme came closer. This was when the Vieille Case Adult Quadrille Group came on stage with Prime Minister and Parliamentary representative Roosevelt Skerrit as a guest performer. The lively gathering cheered at every turn. The day’s entertainment ended with Chubby and Midnight Groovers playing into the night.
I looked at it on GIs. Was so lovely. What is wrong marpin was not this beautiful to carry in more detail and to even make the headlines. Come on man lets do better for country and forget the politics Marpin. It is independence free marpin from slavery. Very poor news for independence season.
i am soooo proud of our Itassians…great job guys…Big up PM – u got the moves bway, fenay- sa ka fete nuh?
I am impressed. I love the fact that the PM and Fr. Sharplis are able to show off their love of culture. No hypocrisy there. Thanks!
Heritage day in vielle case look extremely good by jus looking at the events on DNO i wish i was home to celebrate havnt been to a creole fest in 12 years next year by Gods grace i am coming home it looks exciting dont want to miss another one
big up to Itassi City (Vieille Case).
oh, my. i love my village.a people so welcoming, so hospitable., so intelligent so proud for everyone who helped in one way or the other in making yesterday possible. it was splendid.
Big up to PM Skerrit.
Big up Itassians. stay at the top where y’all belong.
I’AM HAPPY YOU ALL HAD A WONDERFUL DAY. I
LISTENED ON DBS ON LINE I WAS ENJOYING IT
TOO.
SEE MY PM DOING HIS THINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG
this was the fiting place to hold that day,that’s where it all began.I must salaut the best leader Dominica ever had the right honarable(check the spelling)Mr E O Le blanc; that’s the man among men in Dominica; however i hope this young buck from the same crop of vieille case keep the sprit of honarable E O L and lead D A in the right direction culturally; that’s a way foward for Dominica; Respect for heritage day 2011;God Bless and Protect Dominica;.
Boy how I wish I were there! No one talked about the event while I was there this year. My hubby really enjoyed that 1st time experience as a foreigner, he talked much about it.
some body missing pastor BJ
I was looking for Cisca. Whats up Cisca?
Not Sharplis that there dancing quadrille nuh? No wonder he in funeral singing I love my life
I agree.Any body that put thumbs down is a…I go hush my mouth.
he’s a man like any other & he can sing what ever comes to his mind!
so what? who say my priest should not dance quadrille? Father Sharplis, enjoy yourself tan. Sing ‘I love my life” self. Who doe love their life they well wrong.
Aah!…Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!…Allu have to make me laugh so…That is very funny.
Thank you..I needed that.
Peace!…And all the best to you…..
he is a man of God so he must love his life….i doh understand u at all.
ALWAYS NICE TO SEE DOMINICANS COMING TOGETHER AND CELEBRATING OUR CULTURE. REALLY MISS HOME AT THIS TIME OF YEAR. LOVE DA BOY!
Why would any Dominican give a thumbs down to this comment??? Wow…
Very Nice!!..Mr.PM. in a festive mood doing his thing, and looking real good doing it,boy…..Very nice indeed!….
Happy Heritage Day…
Profound Peace to all….
INTELLECTUAL GANGSTA!!
I thoroughly enjoyed Veille Case. It was great seeing our Pruime Minister enjoy himself among his people. The pressure from the Cabal certainly is not reaching him nor is it translating into boots on the ground a la May 29th 1979. That man is truly special. Truly blessed as well. His detractors must know that he has for every hater. Pm Skerrit has 15 or so lovers. Go for it PM. We just love you
yes we do! we love him so! skerritian n dominican!…he was enjoying himself and we enjoyed looking on…he made us laugh n smile and the ambiance was just lovely!
thumbs up for yesterday!
nothing to shout about..here….much more important issues to do with bread and butter on the island…
this day could either be here or there for my part…as it does reflect and honest Dominica!
Boo hoo hoo! n u crying about wat again!lighten up dude! y we have to be so “grey clouds” all the time!
wow these people are sweating like crazy
I was looking for pastor BJ but he was no where in sight.
Beautiful!!!
Awaiting the comments.
ABOUT WHAT AND WHOM ? OH PLEASE
Waiting for just what you wrote.
