Creole Heritage Month - A celebration of things
St. Lucian. The Folk Research Centre organizes various events
to promote and recognize our culture. These include theatre
productions, the election of a Creole Queen and the Babonneau
Community Festival.
International Creole Day ends this month with
festivities held in Desruisseaux, Piaye and Anse La Raye.
Contact 758-452-2279 for more information.La
Marguerite Festival (17th) - Part of Creole
Heritage Month, this floral festival is similar to the Festival
of La Rose and is usually celebrated with a special lunch
and cultural performances.
International Food Fair (7th) - Excite your
taste buds with local and international dishes from this fair
organized by the St. Lucia Tourist Board. Held at the National
Cultural Centre, cuisines from various local ethnicities as
well as international foods are presented and may be sampled.
Charity Golf Tournament (27th) - The Rotary
Club of Gros Islet hosts its annual golf tournament at the
St Lucia Golf and Country Club. All proceeds are donated to
all Rotary sponsored charities, all are welcome to register.
Legends Tennis Week (TBA) - This is the highlight
of the final week in November. Organized by and held at the
St. Lucia Racquet Club, tennis aficionados may not only benefit
from clinics held by masters of the game, like Illie Nastasie
or Roy Emerson, but at the end of the week, fans can also
see the greats in action when they play exhibition matches.
