Ins & Outs of SVG 2020

August EMANCIPATION DAY FESTIVITIES Events to commemorate the abolition of slavery. SEAFOOD FEST 8th & 9th at Keegan’s Beachside, Lower Bay, Bequia. Tel: (784) 458-3530 or (784) 530-4959. YOULOU ARTS FOUNDATION Celebrating 20 years of the annual children’s art programme “Growing Young SVG Artists”. 8th - Opening reception for the art show “Vincy Women Artists Now 2020”. For more info call (784) 457-4493 or email youlouartcentre@gmail.com BREADFRUIT FESTIVAL Includes various food fair presentations in different parts of the country, showcasing a variety of breadfruit dishes. There are also mini exhibitions which explain the potential uses of the plant, from lumber and function as toys, to medicinal use. Contact the Ministry of Culture at Tel: (784) 451-2180 or email: urban@vincysurf.com September KCCU NATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL Performance events of a competitive format. For further info contact the Ministry of Culture at Tel: (784) 451- 2180 or email: urban@vincysurf.com LOBSTER SEASON OPENS - 1st Sep. YOULOU ARTS FOUNDATION 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th - “Hello Art” for children ages 5 to 12 from 10am to noon. “Vincy Women Artists Now 2020” art show on display. For more info call (784) 457-4493 or email youlouartcentre@gmail.com SVG BIBLE FESTIVAL - TBA The SVG Bible Festival was started in 2009, and is comprised of Impromptu Speech, where participants speak on a topical social or religious issue; Bible Drama, where a character or event from the Bible is dramatised; and in Bible Boxing, in which the churches face off against each other quoting scripture verses. There are six rounds of Bible quizzes. October INDEPENDENCE MONTH CELEBRATIONS 41st Anniversary of Independence. Various shows, rallies and other celebrations occur across the country. YOULOU ARTS FOUNDATION 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st - “Hello Art” for children ages 5 to 12 from 10am to noon. “Vincy Women Artists Now 2020” art show on display. For more info call (784) 457- 4493 or email youlouartcentre@gmail.com INDEPENDENCE CYCLING COMPETITION TBA November NATIONAL TOURISM MONTH THEATRE ARTS FESTIVAL 6th to 8th; 13th to 15th; 20th to 22nd & 27th to 29th - This is an opportunity for community groups and schools to present dramatic work within a festival programme. For further info contact the Ministry of Culture. Tel: (784) 451-2180 or email urban@vincysurf.com YOULOU ARTS FOUNDATION 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th - “Hello Art” for children ages 5 to 12 from 10am to noon. “Vincy Women Artists Now 2020” art show on display. For more info call (784) 457- 4493 or email youlouartcentre@gmail.com December NATIONAL CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL LAUNCH - 1st Dec. YOULOU ARTS FOUNDATION 5th, 12th, 19th - “Hello Art” for children ages 5 to 12 from 10am to noon. “Vincy Women Artists Now 2020” art show on display. For more info call (784) 457- 4493 or email youlouartcentre@gmail.com BOTANIC GARDEN NINE NIGHTS OF LIGHT 15th to 23rd Dec. NATIONAL NINE MORNINGS FESTIVAL 16th to 24th Dec. A unique Vincentian tradition celebrated annually during the nine mornings before Christmas. Vincentians awake in the early hours and take part in various activities including concerts, dances, bicycle riding and sea baths. In the rural areas, the final morning usually ends with a steel band ‘jump-up’. Contact the Ministry of Culture at Tel: (784) 451-2180 or email urban@vincysurf.com 5TH ANNUAL POSITIVE VIBES FESTIVAL Sat. 26th at De Reef, Lower Bay, Bequia. Performances, fashion, local food and more! Brought to you by The Hub Collective. NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATIONS - 31st Midnight fireworks display over the Harbour in Port Elizabeth, Bequia and Britannia Bay, Mustique. Breadfruit Festival in August Photo: Edson Reece | www.emagescaribbean.com Lobster Season opens 1st September Photo courtesy Bequia Beach Hotelww 16 CALENDAR OF EVENTS: AUGUST TO DECEMBER 2020 INS& UTS