The Cultural Development Foundation invites students, families and community members to experience and participate in the annual Traditional Lantern Making Workshops commencing on Saturday, 2nd November, 2013 in Laborie from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 pm and in Castries, commencing from Saturday 16th November at the Cultural Development Foundation, Barnard Hill.
The goal of the workshops is to educate and create understanding of our culture and traditions and at the same time produce personalised paper lanterns which lantern makers will use to participate in the Lantern Competition and carry around during our Lantern Parade on Thursday 12th December, for the annual Festival of Light.
Participants in last year’s workshop enjoyed learning more about this Saint Lucian craft tradition. Decorating festive traditional lanterns is a unique Christmas tradition, celebrated in Saint Lucia for decades. Join the Cultural Development Foundation for a unique opportunity to learn more about Saint Lucian culture and create a festive holiday decoration to participate in our Lantern Competition or just to take home!
Workshop Locations and Dates:
Location: Laborie Girls School; Laborie
Time & Date:
Workshop #1 Saturday 2nd November: 9:30 AM- 4:00PM
Workshop #2 Saturday 9th November: 9:30 AM- 4:00PM
Workshop #3 Saturday 16th November: 9:30 AM- 4:00PM
Details: Everyone is encouraged to participate in the workshops. Registration can be done at the Laborie Girls School with Ms. Eudra Chiquot.
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Location: Cultural Development Foundation; Barnard Hill, Castries
Time & Date:
Workshop #1 Saturday 16th November: 9:30 AM- 4:00PM
Workshop #2 Saturday 23rd November: 9:30 AM- 4:00PM
Workshop #3 Saturday 30th November: 9:30 AM- 4:00PM
Details: Registration can be done at the Cultural Development Foundation with Mrs. Barbara Duboulay or Mrs. Dana Dolor at telephone numbers: 452-1859/ 453-7385/ 453-2459 and 452-5646.
The workshops are open to all members of the community from teens to senior citizens and include schools, families and groups. Pre-registration is required to ensure participants will have access to materials to build lanterns at workshops.