{"id":311558,"date":"2023-11-07T12:43:42","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T16:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=311558"},"modified":"2023-11-07T12:43:42","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T16:43:42","slug":"dominican-heritage-going-strong-says-roberts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/governance\/dominican-heritage-going-strong-says-roberts\/","title":{"rendered":"Dominican heritage going strong, says Roberts"},"content":{"rendered":"

 <\/p>\n

\"\"
Gretta Roberts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Culture Minister Gretta Roberts has said after 45 years as an independent state, Dominica\u2019s culture stands proud, and strong, and is still embraced by the public.<\/p>\n

Her comments came while addressing the annual Cultural Gala celebrations held at the Botanic Gardens on the weekend.<\/p>\n

A number of groups from around the island participated in the event.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is indeed heartwarming to note that after 45 years as an independent state, our culture stands proud, strong, and still very much embraced and appreciated by the Dominican public,\u201d she said. \u201cOur love for our country\u2019s tradition and heritage certainly calls for celebration and it falls right into our theme for this year\u2019s independence, Anou Selebwe.\u201d<\/p>\n

Roberts continued, \u201cWe stand together in response to this call to celebrate, a call that resonates through the hills and valleys of our nation which speaks to the unity of our people, our unbending spirit, and our deep faith in the Almighty who continues to guide our path.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to Roberts, as minister for culture, she is filled with pride and enthusiasm, not only today but for all that she has witnessed since the launch of Dominica\u2019s independence celebrations.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, she said Dominicans really came together and demonstrated a deep passion and love for their country and have shown that \u201cwe are a nation of abundant talent, skillful citizens and boundless potential.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Lifetime Achievement Award of the Cultural Division for 2023 was awarded to Rosette Bertrand of\u00a0 the Flamboyant Group from Dublanc<\/p>\n

For her contribution to Dominica\u2019s culture, Mrs. Bertrand was awarded the Special Recognition Award in 2009 and the Golden Drum Award in 2020 by the National Cultural Council and the Cultural Division.<\/p>\n

The Patriotic Dancers of Grandbay also received an award for their contribution to culture, and The Young Artist Award went to Omar Jno. Baptiste.<\/p>\n