Well here are some random pics from Dominica's Independence Reunion 2008 celebrations BTW its our 30th year of Independence.
Enjoy







www.dominicareunion.com

Convent High School, where Dominica's leaders are groomed, celebrated it's 150th anniversary this year. The school had a huge march with 500 plus students earlier in the year and organizers wanted to include some past students who may have missed it by having another march for the Independence / Reunion season, which also was in honor of Convent being awarded a Sisserou Award. Well honey, I got my cloth at Astaphan's and my mom made me a uniform and drove me to school. It was so much fun, marching in the parade. I marched along past teachers (some of whom are still there) and old friends. Take a look and see more at the schools website.

Did not get Press Credentials for this years fest, but I was a volunteer Liaison Officer for get this, The Press! Its cool, it got me backstage and I was able to meet all the performers as well as take these photos below. Overall it was a good event. There is room for improvement. As Ophelia said, she should not be the only female headlining the show. Suggestion: Emeline Michel. She is AWESOME. Umm sorry but I was not feeling Tabou Combo (seemed too monotonous) But then again some may beg to differ. I can say though if patrons did not like one artist they liked another. So Dancehall lovers got Sean Paul, Soca Madheads like me got Machel, Reggae Lovers got Nasio, Bouyon Fans got WCK, Triple Kay, MFR, African soukous lovers got Olivier N'Goma and his dancers --talk about snake oil!!! Of course it is the World CREOLE Music Festival so Belles Combo, Kassav, Carimi, Tabou Combo, Djakout Mizik, Julie Mourillon, Jeff Joseph, Midnight Groovers and Opehelia filled the gap. Oh and dont forget Calypso. Backed by Swinging Stars King Dice, Hunter, Lord Tokyo, Scrunter and Daddy Chess Rocked the Crowd. Gosh I hope I didnt forget anyone. Any artist that does not have a pic...I guess they could take it as a compliment cause I was probably rockin' out. And my French Press who I liaised for zor tay bon....mwen kay we'w anay prochain...of course my creole sucks I spell like it sounds...Im sure they'll get it.
BTW you can register at www.partyaccess.net to see more pics!

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The official opening of Dominica's Independence/ Reunion 2008 celebrations was held at the Windsor Park National Stadium on October 4th. It was quite a moving event, very nostalgic especially for those of us who had been gone for a while. The enthusiastic crowd was treated to displays of national wear, costumes such as sensay and band move. Performances by King Dice, Tarina, Daddy Chess, Lloydie and the Reunion Mass Choir were well-received. For photos and videos of Independence opening and other Independence/Reunion events log on to www.dominicareunion.com or www.dominica.dm