Roseau, Dominica: Imagine seeing sets of twins or multiples everywhere; now that’s a double take!
On December 2, 2023, this double-vision spectacle will become a reality with the first-ever Twin Festival to be staged at the Old Mill Cultural Center. The first of its kind in Dominica, the festival, which will be held leading up to
National Twins Day —December 18—will bring together dozens of twins and multiples from across the island to showcase and celebrate their uniqueness and twin-ness.
Leandra Lander, the creative mind behind the festival said, the event will not only serve as a celebration but will be a common ground to address challenges facing twins, triplets, and parents of multiple births.
“Throughout the years, I have been inspired and fascinated by the many twins in Dominica,” Lander posited. “However, I believe at times we underestimate that what makes them unique can be taken for granted. Hence, the onus is not only on the medical community but the general public to understand the twins and other multiples in our mix.”
As such, the two-part event will also feature a symposium on November 29, 2023, which is expected to feature international and local twin specialists, twin medical experts, twin psychologists, and authors who will share their
passionate views and insights about the world of twins and the challenges that they and their families face.
Cognizant of the increased risks for complications associated with multiple births, Lander revealed that proceeds from the event will be donated to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital
(DCFH) to aid in the quality of care provided to babies in that facility.
The event which will take on a brunch-style feel will include look-alike contests, talent shows from the twins and other multiples, a photo gallery, Dominica’s oldest and youngest twins, and much more.
Whilst the Twin Festival is open to the public, twins and other multiples are encouraged to register via the link https://forms.gle/9sEdH7hzKdv7jaaN9 to be able to participate in the twins-related activities and to be included in the official count.
Lander sounded an appeal to the business community and other potential sponsors to support the worthy cause. She further averred although the event will be staged in Dominica twins and other multiples, from across the region
are encouraged to join the festivity.
“Lovelee Things presents the festival that makes you see double, double the fun, double the excitement, and double the enchantment. Come be part of the double invasion at the Old Mill Cultural Center on December 2, 2023, as we
celebrate our multiples.”
For more information please contact Leandra Lander at 1(767)2458483 or via the committee’s email address at [email protected].
Lovelee Things is a growing business based in Dominica, which specializes in event decor and the personalization of gifts and accessories. The business has been in existence for over 10 years and had a formal rebranding four years ago to reflect the growth of the dynamic brand. As a business, we make it our priority to assist our Dominican community through contributions to impactful entities and causes such as the Dominica Cancer Society, The Dominica PCOS Association, local pageants, ELEVATE radio show, and various high school graduations and projects.
CEO Leandra Lander is a Geography Educator, former Miss Dominica, and Caribbean Queen pageants’ title holder.
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