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Creole Day is celebrated island-wide with a lot of activities in the Caribbean Islands of Dominica and Saint Lucia.
Creole Day is celebrated by the population on the Caribbean Islands of Dominica and Saint Lucia, where almost everyone speaks Kweyol or French Patios.
In May 1983 it was decided that October 28 would be observed as international Creole Day. As a result, international Creole Day was observed on October 28, 1983, for the first time.
In May 1983, the members of Bannzil Kwéyòl held a meeting to declare October 28 as international Creole Day to celebrate and study French Creole languages.
The origin of Creole was in 1981 when Creole Day was first celebrated in the streets of Dominica.
The traditions and customs followed during this day are to wear traditional dresses by both males and females to school, work, and streets. Display of various local cuisines can be seen on the streets. The local dialect called French patios or Kweyol is spoken all day.
Dress in a traditional national outfit. For women, it can be worn in different styles as Wob Dwiyet for the adults and jupe for younger girls. Men can wear black pants, a white shirt, and a red sash around the waist. People can enjoy the liveliness of the event by educating and participating in musical, theatrical, and other acts.
Creole Day is an island-wide celebration to bring people together to define culture in all its artistic components.
It is celebrated on the Caribbean Islands of Dominica and Saint Lucia.
Creole Day is on Friday, October 28, 2022.
It is an artistic and cultural commitment to promoting the Creole language and culture.
The first international Creole Day was celebrated on October 28, 1983, in an attempt to promote the language and keep alive the culture and heritage.
It brings together the people speaking the same language and gives importance to their culture and traditions, which can be different from the rest of the world and promotes individuality.
The special thing about his festival is the glimpse of the Creole tradition that can be seen during the celebration, including the clothes, food, music, dances, and theatrical performances.
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| October 30, 2020 | Friday |
| October 29, 2021 | Friday |
| October 28, 2022 | Friday |
| October 27, 2023 | Friday |
| October 25, 2024 | Friday |
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We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
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