You’re in the right place if you’d like to get to know St Lucia! Here’s another fun list of unique, fun and interesting things to know about St Lucia. Leh we go!
1. The only country named after a woman – Talk about getting to know St. Lucia! Bet yuh didn’t know St. Lucia is the only country in the world named after a woman, Saint Lucy of Syracuse. European sailors allegedly discovered the island on Saint Lucy’s Feast day, which is December 13 and named the island in her honor.
2. St. Lucia Carnival: A Party You Don’t Want to Miss – The St. Lucia Carnival is one of the biggest events on the island’s calendar. Every July, the streets come to life with colorful costumes, steel pan music, soca and dancing. Everyone comes together for a wild celebration – expect parades, parties and nonstop vibes for weeks. It’s a true Caribbean carnival experience that will have you never wanting to go home! Check out this video from our costume provider, Just4Fun…and if you want to come along with us next time, skip to the end of this post.
3. Banana Madness – Bananas used to be called “green gold” in St. Lucia because they were such an important part of the economy. Even today, people celebrate the Banana Festival, where you can try everything from banana smoothies to banana ketchup (no, we’re not joking. We brought a bottle home; it’s delicious). The Banana Festival is a fun way to honor the crop that was a large part of the St. Lucian economy.
4. The Language of Kwéyòl – English might be the official language, but most St. Lucians also speak Kwéyòl (Creole), which is a mix of French, African and Caribbean influences. Every October, you can get to know St Lucia at Jounen Kwéyòl, translated to “Creole Day”, with food, music and parties all over the island. It’s the perfect excuse to eat, drink, and dance the day away.
5. Beach Cricket – Cricket is big in the Caribbean and especially in St. Lucia, but the locals also play a less serious version on the beach. In beach cricket, imagine barefoot games on the sand, using makeshift bats (and sometimes coconuts!) It’s all about fun, not rules—add that to the list of reasons why St. Lucia feels like paradise!
Now over to you:
Hope you enjoyed our Get To Know St Lucia list! If St. Lucia Carnival is on your radar, here are a few helpful resources:
- Ultimate Guide of Getting to and Surviving Carnival. This FREE guide is all about Caribbean Carnival information and will help you with lingo, destination profiles (including St. Lucia) and so much more. To get free access, click here.
- St. Lucia Carnival Masterclass. Get started on your own St. Lucia Carnival planning journey with our Masterclass. For the cost of your next Starbucks latte, you can get a video and checklist with all of the info you need. Click here to find out more.
- Let us plan your St. Lucia Carnival Experience. Don’t want to plan any of this yourself but want to experience it? We got you. All you need to do is pack and show up! And our limited time bonuses are: (1) Online (after hours) Mingle Session to meet everyone before getting to St. Lucia, (2) How The Parade Works Q&A and (3) De Live Outfit Prep Experience to help you master those Carnival lewks (including your costume, of course)! For all package details, click here.
Got questions about St. Lucia? Just leave us a comment below.
Til de next lime,
Team Events by Ashé
About Us: Events by Ashé is a company that provides unique and life-changing Caribbean Experiences and we’re all passionate about the Carnival lifestyle. The Founders and travel curators, Esha and Tarik, even met during Trinidad Carnival back in 2006! We’re so passionate about Carnival that we’ve created Ultimate Trinidad Carnival, Ultimate Crop Over and Ultimate St. Lucia Carnival to share these experiences with hundreds of clients around the world. Visit our website by clicking here or click the links below for more!
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