The Anguilla Summer Festival, a beacon of cultural heritage and community spirit, returns this year with an extraordinary celebration marking its 50th anniversary. The event, aptly themed “The Family Reunion,” promises to be an unforgettable experience, bringing together locals and visitors alike from July 21 to Aug. 11 for a series of vibrant and engaging festivities.
Deanne Kentish Rogers, minister of Social Development and Education, who oversees cultural affairs and the arts, shares this milestone event’s excitement. Minister Rogers, a former Miss Anguilla 2017 and the first black woman to win Miss Universe Great Britain is passionate about the festival’s significance. “This Golden Jubilee is set to be our biggest yet. We are putting on a spectacle for all to come and see, whether you are Anguillian in the diaspora or Anguillian at heart,” she said.
The Anguilla Summer Festival stands out in the Caribbean, offering a unique mix of cultural events, sports, music, and pageantry. This year’s festival, stretching from May to Aug. 11, boasts a variety of activities both on land and at sea, making it one of the longest summer festivals on record. Read More
Khan, T. (2024, June 20). Anguilla Summer Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary – Caribbean Life. Www.caribbeanlife.com. https://www.caribbeanlife.com/anguilla-summer-festival-celebrates-its-50th-anniversary/?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=caribbeanlife-pm&utm_term=Caribbean%20Life%20Daily%20Newsletter
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