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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