The typically quiet summer season in St. Lucia is about to heat up.
The Eastern Caribbean island has announced a new summer festival circuit called Soleil, including six festivals from May through October.
The new series was announced by St. Lucia Tourism Minister Dominic Fedee at the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace conference in Nassau this week.
“With the new season of festivals, Saint Lucia aims to increase tourism arrivals while also creating opportunities for local artists and businesses that will enhance the visibility of the island as a vibrant and diverse cultural destination,” said St. Lucia Tourism Minister Dominic Fedee. “We look forward to not only celebrating Saint Lucian traditions, but also serving up a summer of fun and entertainment to visitors and locals alike.”
The series will kick off May 12-14 with Saint Lucia Jazz, followed by Roots & Soul June 16-18, dedicated to new trends in reggae and conscious hip-hop; Saint Lucia Carnival from mi-June through mid-July; the Saint Lucia Food and Rum Festival from Aug. 24-27; the Country and Blues Festival from Sept. 15-17 and the Arts & Heritage Festival in October, with the latter aimed at celebrating the island’s cultural, ethnic and artistic heritage with performances, seminars and art exhibitions.
— Alexander Britell in Nassau