The annual Market Day with a Difference in Roseau was held on Saturday, 27th October 2018 as part of Dominica’s 40th Anniversary of Independence under the theme “My Love, My Home, My Dominica: Building a Resilient Nation”.
As is customary, a number of farmers and vendors were recognized for their contribution towards the development of the Roseau Market over the years. Awards were presented in a number of areas including the youngest and oldest vendors, best dressed vendor, best decorated stall/booth, best assortment of vegetables / produce and best butcher, among others.
Cultural presentations also formed part of the event which showcased the work of a few groups including the local artists of the Waitukubuli Arts Association, the St. Mary’s Academy 4H Club, the Health and Wellness Association, DEXIA’s Multi-Purpose Packhouses and Caribbean Chemicals.
Below are some photos taken at the event.
Good Job to all the Farmers, hucksters, vendors. They really did a lot and work hard. Even the Haitian Nationals living here, they were the first set of people to step out after Maria as well the planting of the 130,000 seedlings that were planted just a few weeks thereafter.
Special thanks to our farmers for brining Dominica back to life after the storm 1 year later lets support them and buy local good job to all.
This is wonderful. My only disappointment is why don’t we have healthy market like that more often? Why only for Creole fest? I don’t always make it down for that time. Sometimes it’s carnival or Summer break. I’d get excited to go market if I thought I would find such an assortment of healthy food any and every time
Makes me nostalgic watching those photos.
The Roseau Market is open throughout the week and persons come early or after work to purchase their produce. Market Day with a Difference is an annual event where the VENDORS and FARMERS get some recognition for their work. So if you are wondering if the vending of fresh local produce only happens at Creole Festival, then you are mistaken. We have fresh produce in the Market, in various supermarkets and even on the roadside. So, Dominicans have many options when it comes to fresh healthy food. The only deterrent may be the price.
Rich soil. Hope the prices are good