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National Exhibition in Vieux Fort
Until 27th February, NDC Goods Distribution Free Zone in Vieux Fort: National Exhibition organised by National Independence Committee. For more info, please call the Chamber of Commerce, tel. 452-2526 or 468-2107.
Magical Circus
Throughout February: The Magical Circus. After breaking box-office records in Trinidad, Grenada and Barbados now at the Beach Facilities in Vigie, Castries. With lions and tigers, the flying trapeze, magicians, clowns, acrobats, contortionists, the pendulum, globe of death and the high wire. At Vigie for an extended run.
Mas Dominik 2000
March 6 and 7, Roseau, Dominica: climax to Mas Dominik 2000 with street jump-up. Dominican carnival under the theme: 'Together as one into the New Millennium'. With a Calypso Monarch competition, Lapo Kabwit and Sensay Festivals, band splash, national parade of traditional masquerades, costume bands, annual Queen Pageant and World Creole Queen Show.
Trade Fair in Mexico
9-11th March: AFIA Agro de Las Americas trade fair - for agriculture, aquaculture, dairy and livestock industries. Interested persons from the Eastern Caribbean and Barbados are especially invited. Certified by the US Department of Trade. To be held at Expo Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico. Featuring exhibitors from Canada, the US, Europe and Latin America. Interested persons please contact Stephanie Selesnick, International Trade Information Inc., tel. 818-591-2255, fax: 818-591-2289 or email: itiincusa@aol.com or visit website: www.afia-agro.com
Annual Poverty Meal
Sunday 12th March: Annual Poverty Meal for the Marian Home for the Elderly. Under the distinguished patronage of her Excellency the Governor General. One bowl of soup, one roll, and water. From 12 noon till 2:30 pm at The Guest House, Villa Santa Maria, Mount of Prayer, Coubaril. $50.00 per person. Entertainment and door prizes.
International Francophonie Day
Monday 20th March: International Francophonie Day. Activities in St. Lucia start Thursday 16th March. On the programme are a Francophonie breakfast, schools concert, evening of traditional (Creole) story-telling, Francophonie lunch, film broadcast and a sub-regional song contest among the Alliance Francaises of the OECS. Coordinated by the National Correspondence for the Francophonie, Mrs. Shery Alexander-Heinis.
French Singing Contest
Tuesday 21st March: Sing to win five days in Paris with the Alliance Francaise's French Singing Contest. Registration fee $5.00. Wine & Cheese evening, members $15.00, non-members $20.00. For more info, please call 452-6602.
NIS' 21st birthday
Construction Trade Fair in Havana
25th-29th April 2000: 111th International Construction Trade Fair in Havana, Cuba. Interested persons please contact the ministry of Commerce, Industry and Consumer Affairs at tel. 468-4214/ 452-1706 or 452-1590 for more information.
Year 2000 Essay Competition
Year 2000 essay competition for students aged 15-18. Organised by Eastern Caribbean Central Bank. $15,000 in prizes for schools and individual participants. Topic: "Even as they seek enforcement of the WTO ruling which could adversely affect the region's banana industry, the US is actively courting our assistance in their fight against drug trafficking and money laundering. What do you think our position should be?" Deadline for submission: 12th May, 2000.
Carifesta II: Caribbean Festival of Arts 2000
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