The celebration of the island’s 40th Independence Anniversary was heralded as a yearlong celebration, inclusive of all aspects of the Saint Lucia’s culture and heritage. A number of events were held across the island from January 2019 and on Saturday June 29, 2019 another event will embrace a popular aspect of Saint Lucian life.
There is no denying that Country and Western, is now embedded into the cultural landscape of Saint Lucia. Today, Country music is no longer popular solely in rural communities where it first began to spread, but it is now quite pervasive all over the island including on mainstream radio.
It is for this reason that the Independence 40 Committee found it prudent to include a Country and Western activity on the calendar of events, in light of the theme “All in, Our Journey, Our Future.”
The Independence 40 Committee, in collaboration with the Office of the Mayor of Castries, will be hosting a grand “Independence 40 Country & Western City Dance” on Saturday June 29th 2019.
The event will be held at the Castries Market from 8:30pm. The venue is being transformed into a festive ambience merging national colours and décor with a Western theme.
Music will be provided by three of the most popular country DJs in Saint Lucia; DJ Cameron, DJ Leroy and DJ Tall Boy. Prizes are also up for grabs for best dressed and best dancers including a cash prize from the mayor. Admission is EC$10.
An invitation is extended to one and all to join in the celebration.
