Calabash Festival Sunday, July 16 to Sunday, July 23, 2017
The event is named after the calabash fruit which has traditionally been used to produce eating utensils, musical instruments, and decorative items. This Festival has been identified as one of Montserrat’ s main cultural events which will be jam-packed with entertainment and educational activities. It is organized by the Montserrat Hospitality Association under the theme,“ Celebrating Our African Heritage”.
Activities for this year’ s event will include a Calabash Exhibition at the Public Library that will feature exhibits from Guadeloupe, Trinidad and Dominica; a Calabash Food Fair with vendors serving culinary delights from many different islands and cultures; live Iron Band where revelers and spectators can dance to the sound of metal pieces being used as musical instruments; and an adventure hike. Other activities will include a Grand Gospel Concert where talent and culture will be displayed through song and dance; an island Boat Tour that will showcase spectacular views of the former capital, Plymouth and surrounding environs; and a Kite Flying Family Fun Day. The Festival will conclude with a Grand Art Expo, designed to showcase the local talents and creativity of the island’ s artists.
For further information about the Festival, contact Florence Griffith Joseph Montserrat Hospitality Association 664-492-1743 flogriff @ candw. ms www. montserratcalabashfestival. com
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