St Kitts & Nevis Heritage Day Returns! Community excitement builds as preparations begin for the cultural event of the summer!
hours or the full day, whether you are interested in event planning, public relations, or simply welcoming guests, we have a role for you."
The vibrant sounds of St
Kitts & Nevis rhythms will once again fill the air this August as we announce its highly anticipated Heritage Day 2025. Set for Sunday, 17th August, this celebration promises to be the most expansive yet, bringing together over 2,500 attendees from across the West Midlands and beyond.
At ASKaND we emphasise that volunteering offers more than community service; it provides valuable skills development in leadership, event management, and and health initiatives designed to cultural preservation. Training strengthen community bonds. sessions will begin in June, giving volunteers ample time to prepare. "There's something magical about For many community members, Heritage Day," shares Jacqui Those interested in supporting Daniels, ASKaND Chair. "It's where the event represents more than entertainment. It is a vital this celebration of St Kitts and our elders' stories meet our connection to heritage and Nevis heritage can sign up children's futures, where traditions identity. "My parents came to through the ASKaND WhatsApp are passed down through food, Birmingham during the Windrush Community or respond to the music, and shared experiences. era," explains Everton Merchant, email we will sending out to all The joy we see in our community an ASKaND member. "Heritage our members. as we prepare is simply Day helps me to understand their incredible." journey and celebrate where I As anticipation builds, one thing remains clear: Heritage Day Following the resounding success come from. I encourage my children to come along each year continues to stand as a powerful of previous events, which so they too can feel that same testament to attracted a combined 3,500 Birmingham's multiattendees in 2023 and 2024, this connection." cultural spirit and year's celebration aims to further We at ASKaND, are now calling the enduring legacy cement the cultural legacy of the for volunteers to help make this of the Kittitian and twin islands in Birmingham's cultural showcase possible. "This Nevisian diaspora. diverse landscape. The day-long year, we will need over 40 festival will feature traditional individuals to join our team," says masquerade performances, Volunteer Coordinator Renelia domino tournaments, ancestry Queely. "Whether you have two workshops, Caribbean cuisine, Jacqui Daniels ASKaND Chair In this issue
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