Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine April 2018 | Page 15

EVENTS MARCH 31 - APRIL 1 2018 Festival Del Mar Anguilla This event celebrates everything related to the sea. It takes place in the beautiful fishing village of Island Harbour, featuring a deep sea fishing competition, swimming races, crab races and a culinary competition. Live string band music are all part of the activities for this two-day event. APRIL 2 Easter Monday Boat Race A-Class boat race starting from Sandy Ground to Sandy Hill and back to Sandy Ground. MAY 17 - 20 Anguilla Lit Fest A celebration of Anguilla’s literary heritage with seminars, workshops and inspiring presentations. All are welcome. MAY 21 Welches Fest On Whit Monday every year, Welches village takes a step back in time, revisiting the games, food and drink of yester-year. This is a great opportunity to experience a true celebration of the island’s heritage and culture. MAY 30 Anguilla Day & Round the Island Boat Race This day celebrates the dis-association of Anguilla from the union of St. Kitts and Nevis. On May 30, 1980, Anguilla became a separate British colony, and then later became a British Overseas Territory. One of the main events on that day is an intense eight-hour long boat race. For more information about events on Anguilla, visit: whatwedoinanguilla.com