Once a year African mythology brilliantly comes to life and walks among us on St. Kitts. Dressed in long colorful gowns, Moko-Jumbies dance on six to eight foot stilts to the delight of everyone along the parade route. Although we may never know for certain, many theories surround their costumes and the dance they perform. One theory is that Moko is the name of the African God of Vengeance.

In St. Kitts, Masquerade is an art form. Uniquely Kittitian, it is our Carnival's  grand display of the cultural evolution that has taken place over the course of 300 years. Paraders wear tall peacock-feathered headdresses, masks, and fringed aprons that reach just above the knees. The entire costume is decorated with bangles, mirrors and ribbons.

One of the most cherished traditions in our treasure chest of cultural riches is our carnival at Christmas time, when our Clowns, Moko-Jumbies, Masquerade, Bull, and Actors parade in a joyous display of island pride.

Culture is the combination of the arts, beliefs and institutions created by a group of people that share common geography. Here on the Island of St. Kitts, our culture provides a fascinating window into the distant past, and yet it is seems to be evolving right before our eyes. It is a rare treasure chest of traditions and customs brought together from very different lands by very different people. You can see it in the way we dance, taste it in the way we cook, and hear it in the stories we tell.

Religious holiday. In St. Barth, the cemeteries, which are normally kept in impeccable condition, are spiffed to a higher degree of beauty and cleanliness. Island residents begin gathering in the five cemeteries at dusk to light candles and socialize in celebration of the lives of loved ones buried there. Religious holiday. In St. Barth, the cemeteries, which are normally kept in impeccable condition, are spiffed to a higher degree of beauty and cleanliness.

The National Assembly (French: Assemblée nationale; pronounced: [a.sɑ̃.ble.na.sjɔˈnal]) is the lower house of the bicameral Parliament of France under the Fifth Republic. The upper house is the Senate ("Sénat"). The National Assembly's members are known as députés (French pronunciation: ​[depyˈte]; "delegate" or "envoy" in English; the word is an etymological cognate of the English word "deputy", usually "adjoint" in French).

At Acton Vale us you will particularly appreciate the friendliness of the people, the beauty and tranquility of nature in urban and rural areas.

Leisure and culture are at the heart of everyday life and Valoises Valois. The city has many resources allowing its citizens to enjoy an enviable quality of life. You can practice all sports in Acton Vale for those who want a sports entertainment close to home.

The Saint Martin Billfish Tournament was founded in 1997. The founders wanted a tournament that would attract teams from all around the region but at the same time be a reality for local fishermen. The first tournament was not only considered a success due to the high turn out but that it gave the Saint Martin Billfish Tournament the reputation that it needed to still be one of the most popular tournaments on the Caribbean circuit 18 years later.

Triangle played next to Blue Martini Bistro. Eduardo Filho is at the keyboards near Spicy. The photos will enlarge, if clicked. Use your back button to return.

 The Gunslingers steel drum band played in the courtyard in the center of Grand Case.

 This band of young drummers were spectators in the photo above (left) but soon started down the street, attracting a following near Rainbow.

 The Boys, previously part of Tanny and the Boys, were in the courtyard at Tastevin. Drummers paraded the entire length of the pedestrian zone.

 The artists association " Art Lovers " founded by Paul Elliott and based in St-Martin promotes visual art (painting, photography, ceramic, woodinlay, sculpture etc...) in the Caribbean by creating cultural events.

Founded in February 2004 by painter Paul Elliott Thuleau for the Open Door Week End of studios, galleries and exhibitions, Art Lovers is now gathering fifty menbers who represent the artistic comunity of St Martin.