Dominica to host Junior Calypso Bouyon Competition 2023, 15 contestants to compete

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