Bringing together the African and French traditions, Mas Domnik, The Real Mas - the most original of all carnivals, showcases the rich culture and heritage of the island. 
This pre-Lenten festival envelops people of all ages equally with competitions like the Princess Show, Teenage Pageant, Junior Monarch, National Queen Pageant and the Calypso Monarch.
The season climaxes on the Monday and Tuesday preceding Ash Wednesday when the streets come alive with festivity, celebration and fun. This revelry is an inviting display of colour and creativity set off by the sweet sounds of Calypso and the infectious rhythms of Bouyon, which originated in Dominica. 
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