This is a photo of two young Dominicans dancing for a distinguished visitor to our island in the 1960’s.
Can you identify the the two dancers, the occasion and the location?
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Did anyone notice Mr Taince the drummer from LaPLaine? This man was sensational !
lennox honeychurch
Alwin Bully and ceecee cordera
i think the young woman is the now mrs pestina.
judith pestina …nt sure about the other…
Gregory Rabess and Alick Boyd Knight, Queen Elizabeth visit, Macoucherie, in the 60´s
1966??? I remember the Queen visiting Dominica when I was in St. Martin School and I was born in 1974. I remember we had to sing a song called Bienvenue a Dominique. I must have been about 7/8 years old at the time.
The occasion was march of 1967 when Dominica gained states hood and the venue is the botanical gardens i do not know the dancers.
i think the dancers are Alwin Bully and Anita Bully
There was no Anita Bully in 1960.
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Savarin
at Wet Fete in Grandbay…just kidding!!!!!
the man looks like a young Alwin Bully
This bring back great memories!! I man was pon de scene as a student of the the Chatoo Boys School. However, I can’t recall the weather being bright and sunny as depicted in that photo because I got soaked from head to foot! I believe I sought refuge from the rain under the dancing stage in the photo. The things we had to do for a Rough cake and Ju-C!!
Boy, I remember those days. And they used to pour the Ju-C in bath pan to serve us. They did us things wii.
WOW ! I wasn’t born yet. Such a wonderful photo and insight into the history of Dominica. More importantly to see aspects of the development of a great people and the contributions made by great men & women. I salute you Alwin Bully and your dance partner – truly iconic Dominicans.
To the person who posted the link – A BIG THANK YOU. with copyright in mind, could we have a copy at our national museum. HAPPY INDEPENDENCE AND GOD BLESS DOMINICA.
I have no idea who this is, however, this is a beautiful glimpse into the past. what a beautiful memory!
Here’s a video clip of the occasion… their dance is at the end… https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lNovsuuDYm8
Where did you discover that clip? This is amazing.
Thanks for this, I enjoyed it very much. And it is so clear.
Thank you Sir/Madam…..
Thanks for sharing
I thoroughly enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing
Thank you very much, Anonymous, thank you.
Thanks for this link. Amazing!
That was a beautiful video to watch.
DNO started publishing old photos as part up ‘Free-up Friday'(can’t remember the name), they should really continue. Am sure Lennox Honeychrch has an collection of photos he’d love to share.
Very lovely
Thanks for that link..I enjoy watching it. The two dancers are pretty people…..the female dancer kind of look like our last carnival queen leslassa shellingford to me.
Thanks for the link, I had no idea that there was such a record of the visit. As a nine year old, I just about remember the occasion.
Claudette Latigue and Alwin Bully. Queen Elizabeth and Duke of Edinburgh Commonwealth Tour.
I was not born yet, so I wouldn’t know. But my guess in terms of the location is the Botanical Gardens. The occasion is a visit by Princess Margaret??? (just a wild guess)
Mr Alwin Bully (right) and Claudette Cools-Latigue (left) performing at the Botanical Gardens in Roseau (Commonwealth of Dominica) performing during the visit of Queen Elizabeth to Dominica in 1966.
Long live Dominica culture and heritage! Happy 36 Anniiversary of Independence to all!!
That’s way before independence but I will guess. Euginia Charles and Brian Alyene.
ALWIN BULLY AND CLAUDETTE COOLS LARTIGUE AT THE BOTANICALS GARDEN DURING THE QUEEN VISIT TO DOMINICA IN 1966 QUEEN ELIZABETH.
Alwin Bully and Claudette Cools-Lartigue (Sampson). Visit of HRH Queen Elizabeth and her husband Prince Phillip- 1966 –
Botanic gardens. Princess Anne
Alwin Bully and Mrs. Dewhurst.
Botanical Gardens, National day.
one is Dr. Alwyn Bully, i don’t know the female though
Hmmm the guy could be a young raymond lawrence.