Independence logo at the entrance of Old Mill Cultural Center
Hon. Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit in full stride escorted by Chief Cultural Officer, Raymond Lawrence as he enters
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Miss Wob Dwiyet 2008, Rosilia Basil, sits next to President of the Dominica Christian Council, Rev. Carlwin Greenaway
Members of Cabinet and the Diplomatic Corps bow their head in prayer
Chief Cultural Officer, Raymond Lawrence delivers the welcome remarks
Wide view of the crowd
Closer view of a section of the crowd at Saturday's opening
Hon. Minister for Community Development, Culture, Gender Affairs and Information delivering her address at the opening
Another section of the crowd
SAT camera man takes some advice from GIS camera man, Albert Toussaint
Hon. Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit, officially opens Independence 2009 celebrations
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Miss Wob Dwiyet 2008, Rosilia Basil, opens up the afternoon's performance section
2009 Miss Wob Dwiyet Participant
2009 Miss Wob Dwiyet Participant
2009 Miss Wob Dwiyet Participant
2009 Miss Wob Dwiyet Participants
2009 Miss Wob Dwiyet Participant
2009 Miss Wob Dwiyet Participants
2009 Miss Wob Dwiyet Participant
2009 Miss Wob Dwiyet Participant
2009 Miss Wob Dwiyet Participant
Massacre Primary School
Massacre Primary School
Massacre Primary School
Massacre Primary School
Massacre Primary School
Massacre Primary School
Sisserou Singers
Sisserou singers
Sisserou Singers
Karifuna cultural group
Karifuna cultural group
Capuchin Cultural Group
Capuchin Cultural Group
Capuchin Cultural Group
Dubique Bele Group
Paix Bouche Cultural Group
Paix Bouche Cultural Group
P.M Skerrit sits among the children
P.M Skerrit looks on from the crowd
P.M Skerrit posses with section of the crowd
La Sel Difewans
La Sel Difewans
Waitukubuli Dance Theatre Company
Waitukubuli Dance Theatre Company
Ophelia Marie, Michele Henderson, Caressa, Daddy Chess and Sisserou Singers
Ophelia Marie, Michele Henderson, Caressa, Daddy Chess and Sisserou Singers
Carnival Corner
Carnival Corner
Carnival Corner
Carnival Corner
Daddy Chess leads the grand finale
Crowd on their feet to "Forward We Go" - Grand Finale
Grand Finale
Grand Finale
Grand Finale
Grand Finale
Grand Finale
Crowd shoots and looks on - Grand Finale
Grand Finale
Grand Finale
Grand Finale
Grand Finale
The number 31 (years being an Independence Island) covered in madrass cloth (Creole wear)