Dominica gears up for an action packed Autumn

Caribbean Carnival spirit will reign in Dominica this autumn as dancehall superstar Sean Paul headlines the island’s biggest music festival ahead of celebrations to mark Dominica’s 30th anniversary of Independence.

Dominica’s 12th Annual World Creole Music Festival will take place from 31st October – 2nd November 2008, followed immediately by the island’s 30th Independence Day celebrations on 3rd November 2008.

The World Creole Music Festival is a highlight of Dominica’s event calendar, attracting visitors from across the Caribbean as well as further afield. Jamaica’s Sean Paul will headline the event on Saturday 1st November, performing alongside other international artists – such as Oliver N’Goma, Tabou Combo, Kassav – and home grown-talent including Nasio Fontaine, Triple Kay International and Belles Combo.

The three-day music festival will take place for the second year running at the Windsor Park Stadium in the capital Roseau.

Dominica’s Independence celebrations on 3rd November 2008 will bring to a climax ‘Reunion 2008’, a year-long programme of events designed to attract overseas visitors – particularly Dominican nationals living abroad – and put on display Dominica’s cultural heritage in the 30th year of its independence from Britain.

Independence Day itself will see events taking place island-wide including markets, music and dance performances. Dominican cuisine will be celebrated through the preparation of regional dishes, while many locals will wear national dress.

To cope with the increase in visitors for these events, Caribbean airlines LIAT and Winair have announced extra flight services into Dominica from neighbouring islands including Antigua, St Lucia and St Maarten.

For more information, log on to Discoverdominica.com.