Dominica Kalinago Experience

Dominica Kalinago Experience

Dominica’s first people, the Kalinago, have lived in this land for thousands of years. Presently approximately 3,000 Kalinagos live in a collectively owned 3,700 acre territory, spread over eight hamlets, on the north-eastern coast of Dominica.These remaining descendants continue to honour their rich heritage. by offering a unique experience by sharing their history and traditions.
Guests will depart from Roseau to the Kalinago Territory driving through the Imperial Road and Morne Trois Piton National Park.You will arrive at a Cassava Bakery where there will be demonstration by the owner and sampling of traditional cassava bread.Continue on to visit a Kalinago Pottery workshop with opportunity to observe how traditional pottery is done through the demonstration and interpretation by owner. Guests will also get the opportunity to visit to a Kalinago Artisan who specializes in basket weaving. End the tour by enjoying a dance presentation with Kalinago cultural icons

Itinerary
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Pass By: Morne Nichols, Morne Trois Pitons National Park Dominica

In 1997, Morne Trois Pitons National Park was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site - the first enlisted Natural Site in the Eastern Caribbean. Untouched and relatively undiscovered, the park is like stepping back in time. Lush, green primordial rainforests slope up to magnificent peaks. Rivers rush past giant ferns as the fragrances of island flowers surround you. Morne Trois Pitons National Park is truly how the Caribbean was meant to be.
Morne Trois Pitons is awash with natural wonders, highlighted by the Emerald Pool, Middleham Falls, Titou Gorge and Boiling Lake, thought to be the second largest fumarole in the world.

Pass By: Carib Cultural Village by the Sea (Kalinago Barana Aute), Crayfish River Dominica

The Kalinago Barana Autê offers a unique experience, sharing the history and traditions of the Kalinago people from hundreds of years ago.

It is a world of colour and pageantry, where the nation’s first people’s talent and pride are abundant.
Kalinago Barana AutêKalinago Barana Aute consists of an interpretation center, snack bar, and gift shop. To begin the tour of this breathtaking model village, a footbridge crossing the river gives way to a circular trail on the northern side and leads to a series of small huts (ajoupas) that are located throughout the site. In the center of this arrangement of small huts is the main Karbet (biggest hut), which is used for cultural and theatrical performances.