On October 19, the opening ceremony of Ti Vilaj Kwéyòl was held at the Dominica Botanic Gardens in Roseau. Dominican President H.E. Sylvanie Burton and Mr. Burton, along with Hon. Daren Pinard, Minister for Labour, Public Service Reform, Social Partnership, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development and other Cabinet ministers, attended the event. Chinese Ambassador to Dominica H.E. Chu Maoming was invited to participate.

Following the opening ceremony, Ambassador Chu joined other guests in visiting exhibition booths, engaging in lively exchanges on China-Dominica friendship, mutual learning among civilizations and other topics.

Ti Vilaj Kwéyòl is a cultural festival held during Dominica’s Independence celebrations and Creole Music Festival. Lasting four days, this year’s event is themed “Tout Biten Domnik” (everything made in Dominica). Through local produce, traditional cuisine, handicrafts and traditional music, the festival aims to showcase the richness and depth of Creole culture.