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The majestic, proclaimed Helen of the West Indies, island St. Lucia was formulated after a volcanic eruption occurred in the south of the island, in the town now known as Soufriere. The rushing lava settled and created land above sea, thus the birth of the island St. Lucia. Surrounded by lush vegetation and the beautiful Caribbean Sea, St. Lucia stands out as and island above the rest. St. Lucia, a country which had originally been nurtured and led by its motherland England earned its independence on the 22nd of February in the year 1979, after its inhabitants had proven to Queen Elizabeth, her majesty queen of England, that they were capable of making responsible decisions on their country’s behalf and that they had the ability to guide and lead its people with the help of the appointed Governor General Dame Pearlette Louisy. St. Lucia attained its own identity, and as representation of its liberation, they earned themselves the right to their very own flag.
The National Flag
Each color of the flag symbolizes that which the inhabitants of St. Lucia take the most pride in. The blue; represents the sea and the sky that surrounds the island, the black and white; stands for its people, the inclusion of these colors are important as they indicate that we are one as a nation and that we have overcome the time when skin color hindered our union, the yellow; this represents the light, the bright yellow sun which shimmers brightly beyond the horizon and looks over our nation. Along with independence came the right of each citizen to vote and elect a party of local representatives, whom they consider to be suitable to make decisions on the nation’s behalf, however even after liberation queen Elizabeth still remains the head of state of the island.
This island had faced many challenges prior to its independence and formulating its own culture. The French and the British had several brutal battles over 150 years in the attempt to gain control and complete ownership of the land. Each party had won seven times but in the end the British were crowned victors of the war. To this day St. Lucians still practice both the English and the patois/ creole language. The patois language was derived from our French ancestors and the districts within the island were all given French names, however many other cultural functions practiced within the island today were introduced by the English.
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Every year in commemoration of St. Lucia’s cultural traditions a number of public showcases are held with the aim of keeping the country’s culture alive. One of the most highly celebrated cultural events held on the island is Jounen Kweyol (Creole Day), which is celebrated on the last Sunday in October each year. Dozens of people from every part of St. Lucia unionize to feast and enjoy these activities, it is a major attraction to tourists on land. The event gives St. Lucians the opportunity to exhibit their culture and local talents. During the Jounen Kweyol festivities the highlights are mainly St. Lucia’s delicacies, national clothing and ancient practices. On display at this event are:
St. Lucia National Dish St. Lucia National Wear St. Lucian National Tree Greenfigs and Saltfish Madras The Calabash Tree Others include attraction:
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Another spectacle in the wonderful island of St. Lucia is the Jazz and Arts festival which commences in May each year, it is a week long event. An event which draws music lovers from all over the world. A soothing, smooth atmosphere with sensational, harmonious sounds. The motive is similar to that of the Jounen Kweyol activities, however the display in this event is mainly local talent. St. Lucia has bred many talented artists, whom through representation has earned St. Lucia recognition in the music industry worldwide. Musician namely:
Ms. Barbara Cadet Mr. Ronald “Boo” Hinkson Mr. Rob Zii Taylor Saxophone artist Guitar artist Saxophone artist
Another highly anticipated, capturing event in St. Lucia is Carnival. Carnival festivities are held within the third and forth week in July of each year. A time when paraders from all walks of life come out to dress up and enjoy the street parade. The carnival season consists of several parts which all lead up to the grand event, which is the costume display street parade. Events such as; the calypso competition, district carnival pageant, the groovy and soca monarch and the king and queen of the band show are held prior to the big display. During the carnival season many tourists visit the island to partake in and enjoy in these activities.
National Heritage Sites in St.Lucia St. Lucia serves as one of the finest tourist destinations in the Caribbean. A perfect business or vacation destination. As substantial part of the islands economy depends on the tourism sector and as a result a number of land marks, historical sites and entertainment fields are being encouraged and developed to facilitate our growing economy. Such include:
The Sulfur Springs in Soufriere The Pigeon Island Landmark in Pigeon Point The twin Pitons in Soufriere The Sulphur Springs in St. Lucia is known as the “ worlds only drive in volcano”. 410,000 years ago a large crater with a weak spot in the crust created an upheaval of lava. The spring contains larger amounts of copper, calcium oxide, carbon, alkaline, iron and sulphur. This spring is known to be good for healing of skin defects like ezcema. Up until the mid 1990’s an individual could have literally walk to the edge of the tar pit, there is currently a viewing platform a distance away for viewing pleasure. This is following an accident which occurred with a tour guide name Gabriel who fell through a crack into the crust and had burnt 3/4 of his body. This area is now known as Gabriel’s Hole. The Sulphur Springs is one of St. Lucia’s most popular tourist destinations on the island. The Pigeon Island Landmark is located to the north of the island has alot of history. It is a live representation of many of St. Lucia’s historical and cultural monuments. It maintained and developed to serve recreational and cultural needs. In this park host ruins of the military buildings used during the brutal battles between the French and the English in their war over the beautiful, majestic isle of Saint Lucia. Covered by lush, full vegetation stands the twin peak pitons formally known as Gros Piton and Petite Piton which can found in the southern part of St. Lucia near the small towns of Soufriere and Choisuel. They are linked by the Piton Mitan ridge which currently houses one of t. The Gros Piton stand 771m above sea level and the Petit Piton is 743m above. Other popular tourist friendly sites include: The Botanical Gardens, The diamond falls, Jerusalem falls and Balenbouche Historical Site.
The island also host a variety of luxurious hotels and spas to accommodate and appeal to an individuals relaxation, entertainment and personal needs. Ideal beach side locations, spacious rooms, friendly staff ,quality, all inclusive services. The island where all you need is your suitcase and your happy face.
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