Ins & Outs of St. Vincent and the Grenadines - 2023

16 CALENDAROF EVENTS August Emancipation Day Festivities Events to commemorate the abolition of slavery. Seafood Fest 5th & 6th at Keegan’s Beachside, Lower Bay, Bequia. Tel: (784) 458-3530 or (784) 434-5339. Youlou Arts Foundation Annual visual arts programme for children titled “Growing Young SVG Artists” in Kingstown, Georgetown, Tourama, Buccament and Spring Village - dates to be announced. Opening of the art show titled the “Blue Show” - dates to be announced. 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: culturesvg@gmail.com September Lobster Season Opens - 1st KCCU National Dance Festival This festival takes place every 2 years, therefore there will be a showcase on the 23rd September, 2023. Performance events of a competitive format. Contact the Ministry of Culture at Tel: (784) 451-2180 or email culturesvg@gmail.com Youlou Arts Foundation The “Blue Show” continues. 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. Visit discoversvg.com October Independence Month Celebrations 44th Anniversary of Independence. Various shows, rallies and other celebrations occur across the country. Youlou Arts Foundation Sun. 8th Sip & Paint 3-6pm. The “Blue Show” continues. For more info call (784) 457-4493 or email youlouartcentre@gmail.com Independence Cycling competition (SVG) Visit discoversvg.com Miss St. Vincent & The Grenadines Pageant Invest SVG - Everything Vincy Expo Union Island Model Boat Regatta November National Tourism Month Youlou Arts Foundation The “Blue Show” continues - dates to be announced. For more info call (784) 457- 4493 or email youlouartcentre@gmail.com Theatre Arts Festival 3rd to 26th This is an opportunity for community groups and schools to present dramatic work within a festival programme. Contact the Ministry of Culture at Tel: (784) 451- 2180 or email culturesvg@gmail.com December National Christmas Festival Launch 1st Dec. Youlou Arts Foundation The “Blue Show” continues - dates to be announced. For more info call (784) 457- 4493 or email youlouartcentre@gmail.com Steel Expressions Steel Expressions features some of St. Vincent and the Grenadine’s top entertainers along with some young upcoming performers. Nine nights of lights at the Botanical Gardens 15th to 23rd 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 culturesvg@ gmail.com New Year’s Eve Celebrations Sun. 31st Midnight fireworks display over the Harbour in Port Elizabeth, Bequia and Britannia Bay, Mustique. New Years Eve midnight Fireworks in Port Elizabeth Bequia Photo: Wilfred Dederer