Roseau, Dominica: The Commonwealth of Dominica will host the Junior Calypso Bouyon Competition on February 3, 2023, at Carnival City (Windsor Park Sports Stadium forecourt). 15 students from primary and secondary schools across the country will compete in the traditional Calypso and contemporary Bouyon.
The pageant will showcase the engagement of the youth in the vibrant and authentic culture of Dominica. It will present the customs, values, traditions, and culture of the Nature Isle during the standing of the Junior Calypso Bouyon Competition 2023.
Dominica Festivals took to Facebook and invited the citizens to the pageant to witness the authentic beauty of the country. The events will attract the audience across the globe and encourage other youth for developing leadership in them. The event will also provide the perfect platform for the young generation to showcase their talents, skills, and arts in different forms and functions.
Dominica Festivals cited,” Engaging the youth in culture. The Junior Calypso Bouyon Competition is back! 15 students from primary and secondary schools island-wide will compete in the traditional Calypso and contemporary Bouyon genres for the crown.” Dominica Festivals asked the people to come and support the youth and culture this carnival season as they gear up for Mas An Lawi 2023.
Dominica Festivals also shared the details of the entry fees which are as follows:
- 15 XCD for children
- 25 XCD for adults
Dominica Festivals also shared the names of 15 candidates for Junior Calypso- Bouyon Monarch 2023 which are as follows:
Terricia Lavinier
- School: Pierre Charles Secondary School
- Age: 14
- Stage name: Teri-C
Mersa Andre
- School: Pierre Charles Secondary School
- Age: 16
- Stage name: Mighty M
Ojahro Philbert
- School: Dominica Grammar School
- Age: 16
- Stage nameL Mighty Kai
Jairah George
- School: Roosevelt Douglas Primary
- Age: 13
- Stage NameL Mighty Jairah
Josiah Fagan
- School: St Mary’s Primary School
- Age: 11
- Stage name: DJ Shah
Kai Lawrence
- School: St Luke’s Primary School
- Age: 10
- Stage Name: Empress Kai
Bryce Alexander
- School: Community High School
- Age: 14
- Stage name: Mighty Bryce
Bijon Charles
- School: St Luke’s Primary School
- Age: 10
- Stage name: Mighty B
D’ Andre S Rolle
- School: Pioneer Preparatory School
- Age: 11
- Stage name: De Legend
De Andre Darroux
- School: Pierre Charles Secondary School
- Age: 15
- Stage name: Dre
Dane John
- School: Dominica Grammar School
- Age: 16
- Stage name: Dwavete
Amelio George
- School: St Mary’s Primary School
- Age: 11
- Stage name: king Lio
Jodee-Merie Leatham
- School: St Martin Secondary School
- Age: 17
- Stage name: Luxuriee
Quan Bunche
- School: Dominica Community High School
- Age: 13
- Stage name: Quandary
Tyce Faustin
- School: St Mary’s Academy School
- Age: 13
- Stage nameL Mighty T
