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Each year, Nevisians celebrate their heritage during '''Culturama'''. It is [[Nevis]]' answer to the |
Each year, Nevisians celebrate their heritage during '''Culturama'''. It is [[Nevis]]' answer to the diverse range of carnivals enjoyed on other [[Caribbean islands]]. Held annually in late July/early August, it celebrates Nevisians who have moved away and returned to party with their friends and family.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nevis Culturama Festival |url=https://www.stkittstourism.kn/events/nevis-culturama-festival |website=St Kitts Tourism |accessdate=9 July 2020}}</ref> It is a commemoration and festival enjoying the cultural traditions. There's [[music]] every night, parties, food festivals, and concerts, culminating in the early march through downtown [[Charlestown, Nevis, West Indies|Charlestown]]. |
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The festival started in 1974. The idea of Culturama was conceived in February 1974 during a meeting of the Nevis Dramatic and Cultural Society (NEDACS).<ref>(July 31, 2006). "[http://www.sknvibes.com/News/NewsDetails.cfm/1672 Nevis' Summer Festival officially opens]", SKNVibes.com News. Retrieved May 1, 2010.</ref> |
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== References == |
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http://www.nevispages.com/culturama/about-culturama/ |
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Latest revision as of 19:16, 3 July 2024
Each year, Nevisians celebrate their heritage during Culturama. It is Nevis' answer to the diverse range of carnivals enjoyed on other Caribbean islands. Held annually in late July/early August, it celebrates Nevisians who have moved away and returned to party with their friends and family.[1] It is a commemoration and festival enjoying the cultural traditions. There's music every night, parties, food festivals, and concerts, culminating in the early march through downtown Charlestown.
The festival started in 1974. The idea of Culturama was conceived in February 1974 during a meeting of the Nevis Dramatic and Cultural Society (NEDACS).[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Nevis Culturama Festival". St Kitts Tourism. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
- ^ (July 31, 2006). "Nevis' Summer Festival officially opens", SKNVibes.com News. Retrieved May 1, 2010.
http://www.nevispages.com/culturama/about-culturama/
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