Culturama 51: Preparations Underway

The Deputy Premier of Nevis, the Honourable Eric Evelyn, Minister of Culture, provided an update on the status of the festival’s preparations during a recent sitting of the Nevis Island Assembly.

Preparations Coming Together

According to Minister Evelyn, the committee is in place and has been meeting to ensure plans are coming together for Culturama 51. He emphasized that the committee is working diligently to make this year’s festival a success.

Pageant Competitions

The Minister also provided an update on the pageant competitions, noting that while participation is strong in some categories, there are still openings in others.

He announced that there is a full slate of contestants for the Mr. Kool and Miss Culture Swimwear pageants, but they are still looking for two contestants for the Miss Culture Queen Pageant. He encouraged young ladies aged 18-28 to apply, highlighting the increased age limit and the opportunity to showcase their talents.

Registration Open

Registration is still open for all Culturama 51 events, including the Art and Craft Food Fair, Soca Monarch, Junior and Senior Kaiso competitions, and the highly anticipated street parade. Interested participants are encouraged to submit their applications to the Culturama Secretariat.

Congratulating the Winner of the 2025 Festival Slogan Competition

Minister Evelyn also took the opportunity to congratulate the winner of the 2025 festival slogan competition, Miss Onisha Hunt of Hamilton Estate, who penned the slogan “Nevisian Pride! Second to None! Culturama 51!”

Conclusion

Minister Evelyn emphasized the festival’s growing popularity and success, building on the success of last year’s Culturama 50. He encouraged both residents and the diaspora to support this year’s event, inviting everyone to come home and experience the Caribbean’s greatest summer lime.

FAQs

When is registration open for Culturama 51 events?

Registration is still open for all Culturama 51 events.

What are the pageant competitions and categories?

The pageant competitions include Mr. Kool and Miss Culture Swimwear, and Miss Culture Queen Pageant (open to young ladies aged 18-28).

How can I participate in Culturama 51?

Interested participants can submit their applications to the Culturama Secretariat for all events, including the Art and Craft Food Fair, Soca Monarch, Junior and Senior Kaiso competitions, and the street parade.