{"id":301477,"date":"2023-04-13T10:28:57","date_gmt":"2023-04-13T14:28:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=301477"},"modified":"2023-04-13T10:28:57","modified_gmt":"2023-04-13T14:28:57","slug":"domfesta-launch-promises-full-calendar-and-the-best-year-yet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/domfesta-launch-promises-full-calendar-and-the-best-year-yet\/","title":{"rendered":"DOMFESTA launch promises full calendar and &#8216;the best year&#8217; yet"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_301484\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-301484\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-301484\" src=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20230413_092207-COLLAGE-642x482.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-301484\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(L-R) Earlson Mathew, Oscar George<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Dominica Festival of the Creative Arts (DOMFESTA), an event meant to showcase and promote the talents of artists and other aspects of Dominica\u2019s cultural heritage, 2023 edition was officially launched on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>The activities are expected to run from April 12 to May 28 with its signature event, which will be a Caribbean culture night called \u2018Fusion\u2019 to be held on Saturday, May 20, at the Old Mill Cultural Centre beginning at 4 p.m. and will feature various aspects of Dominican and Caribbean culture such as music, dance, cuisine, art, craft, and fashion.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDOMFESTA is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the arts and as time goes by we hope to have an even better representation of all the artistic displays during this festival and beyond,\u201d Acting Chief Cultural Officer Earlson Matthew said while addressing the launching ceremony held at the Old Mill Cultural Centre.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the division is at a juncture where training is critical.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor example, there won\u2019t be plays if we don\u2019t have training\u2026,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>He continued, \u201cInfrastructure is also critical and by that, I mean rehearsal and performance places. All of this to say that while we are reveling in our success we have merely scratched the surface and there is a lot more to achieve, learning from those who came before us and at the same time guiding those who will follow us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Meantime, Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Senator Oscar George said DOMFESTA is and continues to be an important component of the government\u2019s efforts to promote and preserve Dominica\u2019s culture and heritage.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJust one week ago we laid to rest a stalwart in the area of arts and culture in Dominica, Dr. Alwin Bully,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s only fitting that I start by acknowledging his contribution and urging all to build on the foundation that he and so many others have left.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>George believes that this effort should not only be the responsibility of the staff of the Cultural Division, but &#8220;a national effort towards our cultural preservation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur culture is the way of life and it is not defined only by one season,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>George noted that in 2023 alone the Cultural Division successfully hosted Old Mas Festival in Pointe Michel, Pan in the City, and an entire week of the National School Arts Festival, \u201cnow onto DOMFESTA.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He went on to state that festivals only make up a small fraction of the work of the Cultural Division and training of young persons in important areas is also very important for the Cultural Division, \u201cand this was seen in the National School Arts Festival hosted recently.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI had the pleasure to be at the opening of that festival and I can assure you that our culture is really alive in Dominica,\u201d George stated. \u201cIt is very evident that the next generation is overflowing with potential and passion for our culture.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He said the Ministry of Culture, Youth, Sports, and Community Development stands committed to the necessary training that will make these outcomes a reality.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, George believes that research and documentation are critical in assessing, \u201cwhere we are coming from against where we want to be as it relates to our cultural preservation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday we launch DOMFESTA which coincides with the tourism awareness month, our Jazz N Creole, Local Government Month, May Fest, and many other activities making the upcoming month of May yet another period where stayover visitors can be attracted to Dominica, similar to what happens at independence, Christmas and Carnival,\u201d George said.<\/p>\n<p>He encouraged the public to continue playing their part, attend cultural events, and share the content on social media in order to contribute to the growth of Dominica.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet\u2019s make this year the best year for DOMFESTA,\u201d George noted.<\/p>\n<p>The following is the calendar of events for DOMFESTA 2023:<\/p>\n<p>April 19 &#8211; Traditional Masquerade Symposium &#8211; Old Mill Cultural Centre- 9:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>April 27 &#8211; May 1 &#8211; May Fest &#8211; Marigot<\/p>\n<p>April 30 &#8211; Jazz N Creole &#8211; Fort Shirley, Portsmouth &#8211; 2 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>May 1-31 &#8211; Local Government Month &#8211; Islandwide<\/p>\n<p>May 4 &#8211; Team Culture Community Drive &#8211; Islandwide<\/p>\n<p>May 8-13 &#8211; Art Exhibition- Old Mill Cultural Centre &#8211; 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>May 17 &#8211; Primary Schools Kweyol Spelling Bee- Alliance Francaise- 10 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>May 18 &#8211;\u00a0 DIFA End of Year Concert- Old Mill Cultural Centre &#8211; 6 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>May 20 &#8211; Fusion- Old Mill Cultural Centre\u00a0 &#8211; 4 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>May 25 &#8211; Lyrics Under the Stars- Old Mill Cultural Centre &#8211; 7 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-301485 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DOM-FESTA.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"526\" height=\"592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DOM-FESTA.jpg 526w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DOM-FESTA-267x300.jpg 267w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DOM-FESTA-426x480.jpg 426w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Dominica Festival of the Creative Arts (DOMFESTA), an event meant to showcase and promote the talents of artists and other aspects of Dominica\u2019s cultural heritage, 2023 edition was officially launched on Wednesday. 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