Interview with Jacques Compton

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Interview with Jacques Compton, Director of Culture St. Lucia, about the significance of the La Rose Festival and La Maguerite Festival. How they are seen by the population, its significance in the...

Interview with Jacques Compton, Director of Culture St. Lucia, about the significance of the La Rose Festival and La Maguerite Festival. How they are seen by the population, its significance in the society, how they prepare for the festivals, the significance of the colours, what are the codes of behaviour. The actual occurrences on the day of the La Rose Festival, involvement of children in the Festival, the significance of the actual parts that people play, the instruments that are used mainly. The violin competition that is held in St. Lucia, surviving African music, religions etc. influences on St. Lucian culture.

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