Dominica celebrated Heritage Day in Paix Bouche with a church service, exhibition and cultural gala for its 48th Independence anniversary.
Dominica celebrated the National Heritage Day 2026 on Sunday, October 18,2026 under the theme “Our Journey, Our Legacy, Our Future” in the northern community of Paix Bouche.
The National Heritage Day marked the 48th Independence anniversary celebrations which consisted of a Church Service, an exhibition and a Cultural Gala. The event day began with the Church Service at 10:00 am with a special Heritage Day Mass organized at Saint Matthew Catholic Chapel in Paix Bouche.
The Heritage Exhibition was organized after the Church Service at 2:30 pm held at Paix Bouche Resource Centre showcasing extensive collections of local products, historical photographs, fresh produce, traditional music instruments and cultural crafts as an open - air marketplace. The exhibition serves as a medium for artisans, craftsmen and business owners to share their untold stories and also represent their community while communicating and mingling with other local communities.
The Heritage Exhibition majorly focuses on creating an exorbitant display of the country’s many sectors with a motive of ensuring complete access of them to the local public. From agricultural produce - stalls of fresh produce in addition to regional fruits to local artists’ stalls and unique local craft inventions, the exhibition is an ode to the vibrant and colourful culture of Dominica.
Situated adjacent to it at Paix Bouche Hard Court, scheduled for 3:00 pm was organized a Cultural Gala which began with Sashing of the Cultural Elder exhibiting live traditional performances from the Paix Bouche Drummers, Capuchin Cultural Group, Shervy Dread, The Natural Boyz Band and the First Serenade Band.
All the locals, visitors and dignitaries attended the church service to express their thankfulness and gratitude for their homeland paying tribute by characterising traditional Creole hymns in the service. The church service formed the spiritual foundation for the day symbolizing the union of faith and heritage of Dominica in their regular lives.