{"id":310341,"date":"2023-10-25T10:19:41","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T14:19:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=310341"},"modified":"2023-10-25T10:19:41","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T14:19:41","slug":"government-invests-8-million-in-45th-independence-celebrations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/news\/government-invests-8-million-in-45th-independence-celebrations\/","title":{"rendered":"Government invests $ 8 million in 45th  independence celebrations"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_310344\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-310344\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-310344\" src=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231025_091253-COLLAGE-642x482.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-310344\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(L-r) Hon. Daren Pinard, Hon. Denise Charles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Government of Dominica has invested over $8 million towards this year\u2019s independence celebrations, and the public is being encouraged to participate in the independence activities as Dominica celebrates 45 years of independence this year. This was according to Tourism Minister Denise Charles who was addressing the opening ceremony of the 2nd annual Ti Vilaj Kw\u00e9y\u00f2l 2023 held at the Botanic Gardens on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The four-day event which was cut short to three days this year due to inclement weather over the weekend, forms part of the activities for the 2023 independence season. It will take place from October 24-26,\u00a0 between 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The event replaces the annual Creole in The Park (CITP), a precursor event leading to the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF).<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt\u2019s in these shared moments of celebration that we find our true spirit as a nation. And speaking of celebration, the World Creole Music Festival is not just a musical extravaganza, but a testament to Dominica\u2019s rich cultural tapestry,\u201d she said.\u00a0 \u201cThis festival showcases the best of music. It\u2019s an embodiment of our island\u2019s spirit and a reminder of the rhythm that beats in the heart of every Dominican.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She continued, \u201cA special thank you to our headline sponsors, specifically the government of Dominica for making the investment of over $8 million, ensuring that we have a wonderful week of celebration done with excellence and love.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Charles added, \u201cLet\u2019s celebrate, let\u2019s buy local.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She encourages everyone to unite and to put aside their differences.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAs we gather to celebrate independence and the richness of our heritage, let\u2019s also remember the strength that comes from unity,\u201d she encouraged. \u201cThis is a time to set aside our differences, even if just for a moment, and rejoice in all [that] makes us uniquely Dominican.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, Minister of State with responsibility for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development, Daren Pinard urged small business owners to continue to believe in themselves and their businesses.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cMake it your priority, give it more than you take from it and I can assure you that in the future it will give you everything,\u201d he urged. \u201cWe have created an environment designed for fun, entertainment, comradery, and pride for country.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0He cautioned all to look out for each other and act responsibly while having fun this independence season. This year, over 60 micro and small businesses will be provided with booths to showcase and sell their products inclusive of argo-processors, food vendors, arts and crafts, and florists. In addition, the following will be aspects of Ti Vilaj Kweyol- cultural performances both on stage and on the ground, local bands and DJs, Creole fashion, agriculture food display, food courts with bars and local foods, and children\u2019s playground.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Primary and secondary school children under the age of 12 years wearing their uniforms will be allowed to enter the event free of charge. Those who are not in uniform along with the rest of the general public will pay $10 at the gate.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The theme for Ti Ti Vilaj Kw\u00e9y\u00f2l 2023 is the same as last year\u2019s theme: \u201cTout Biten Domnik\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Government of Dominica has invested over $8 million towards this year\u2019s independence celebrations, and the public is being encouraged to participate in the independence activities as Dominica celebrates 45 years of independence this year. 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