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The rumble of the music breaks the pre-dawn tranquillity. Pulses race as people spill out into the street. The music becomes deafeningly loud as partygoers jump up and whine down energetically behind their favourite band. This is street jamming! A time when people ‘let loose’. All chains are broken; all inhibitions forgotten. This is the ultimate celebration!
There are two major jams – J’ouvert and Last Lap. J’ouvert, as the name implies, marks the opening of the Summer Festival. Hundreds of people assemble in the Valley and proceed to the beach at Sandy Ground. The music unifies and transfixes them, transporting them to a realm of utter bliss.
Last Lap, on the other hand, signals the end of the festival. Despite this, spirits are high and hands and rags are even higher. People, sing. They shout. They chant. They dance. They celebrate their individual, and our collective, emancipation!
Latest Festival News
by Prince & Princess Committee,
Jul 13th, 2009 4:50 pm
The 2009 Prince & Princess Committee is pleased to present the contestants that will particip...more
by admin,
Jan 13th, 2009 7:00 pm
The Anguilla Tourist Board/Anguilla National Carnival Committee is currently accepting submission...more
by National Queens Pageant Committee,
Jul 24th, 2008 12:00 am
It has certainly not been “all work and no play,” for the 2008 Miss Anguilla contestants. T...more
by National Queens Pageant Committee,
Jul 24th, 2008 12:00 am
This year, the committee is committed to getting the contestants active in the community by reach...more
by National Queens Pageant Committee,
Jul 15th, 2008 10:00 am
You saw the ladies make their first public appearance on July 5th at “Viva Verde” which was held ...more
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Festivals Office
Landsome Bowl Cultural Center
The Valley,
Anguilla BWI
tel: (264) 497-8458
sumfest@anguillanet.com