September, 2024

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Creole Attire & Accessories Exhibition

2024fri20sep9:00 amfri5:00 pmCreole Attire & Accessories Exhibition9:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Government Headquarters, Kennedy Ave, Roseau, Dominica Event Organized ByMinistry of Labour, Public Service Reform, Social Partnership and Small Business DevelopmentEvent Type Conference / Expo / Exhibit

Event Details

The Ministry of Labour, Public Service Reform, Social Partnership and Small Business Development is hosting a Creole Attire & Accessories Exhibition and Sales, an event that focuses on showcasing and selling Dominica’s traditional and contemporary creole clothing and accessories. This exhibition will be held downstairs the Government Headquarters commencing Friday September 20, 2024; and will also be held on the following three (3) consecutive Fridays: September 27, October 4 and October 11, 2024. The exhibition will commence from 9am daily and end at 5:00pm

This event serves both cultural and economic purposes, aiming to sustain the creole fashion tradition while supporting our local talent and businesses. The ultimate objectives are to promote a rich cultural heritage through its traditional and modern fashion and support local small businesses by providing a platform for local designers and artisans to showcase their work and reach a broader market.

Exhibits on display and for sale will comprise of display of creole garments like madras fabric attire, and modern creole-inspired designs such as brooches, fascinators, clutches, bags, hats, jewelry and footwear. In addition, on each Friday, we will provide the opportunity for a food vendor to prepare and sell some of our locally made foods including roast breadfruit and codfish, cassava bread/cakes, coconut products and confectionaries to name a few.

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Time

20th September, 2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

Location

Government Headquarters

Kennedy Ave, Roseau, Dominica

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