St.Kitts
Carnival
"Carnival season is a time of celebration that
accentuates so many of the influences which have
contributed to our background over many centuries,"
said Jacinth Henry-Martin of the nation's Ministry
of Information, Culture, Youth and Sports. "This
year's carnival season promises to be even more
remarkable than those of the past."
St. Kitts Music Festival
Throughout its early months of existence, the St.
Kitts Music Festival was referred to as "The
Shak Shak Festival", named for the shak shaks
that blossom on the Poinciana (Cock and Hen Tree),
during summer months. But that name was only sparingly
used in the first year, as it was felt that it might
soon become tiresome. A simpler alternative, the
"St. Kitts Music Festival" was suggested
and adopted.
National Arts Festival
The National Arts Festival was first introduced
in the 1960’s and was spearheaded by former
Premier Paul Southwell. It was designed to unearth
and develop the creative talents of our people.
This was successful in that a number of cultural
groups and individuals in the many different disciplines
emerged.
St.Kitts Tourism Week
This last week in October is devoted to heightening
public awareness as to the importance of tourism
and its impact on the economy of St. Kitts. Each
year's celebration incorporates a variety of activities
ranging from an arts and crafts exhibition to culinary
demonstrations.
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