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N E WS CELEB RATI N G TH E B RITI S H VI RG I N I S LAN DS EMAN CI PATI O N FESTIVAL 2021 This year’s observance commemorates 67-years of the annual Emancipation Festival, also known as August Festival. The first August Festival was held in 1954. This year’s theme is A Reflection of Heritage and Hope—Commemorating the 67th Emancipation Celebration and the slogan is Resilient and strong, let’s carry on for BVI Festival 2021. During this time, we showcase the rich culture and history of our people in grand style with extravaganzas of local and international music, pageants, food fairs, j’ouvert (street jamming), parades, gospel celebrations, folklore presentations and more. Visit the Virgin Islands Festival Facebook page at facebook.com/VirginIslandsFestival to stay up to date on all the festival celebrations.
RIGHT AND BELOW Pretty plumage: the beautiful, feathered and beaded costumes worn during The BVI Emancipation Festival celebrate and empower our women. Photography courtesy of BVI Tourist Board.
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