Last Updated on May 22, 2025, 9:33 AM AST by Anthony Morris
The “Nevis Culturama 51” Festival will be held from July 6 to August 5, 2025. Each year this festival puts the spotlight on the diverse culture and heritage of Nevis. This year, the festival is set to take place from July 24 to August 5, 2025.
The slogan for this year is “Nevisian Pride! Second to none! Culturama 51.” The slogan was created by Onisha Hunt from Hamilton Estate. Her entry was selected from 105 submissions. Moreover, she received a cash prize of EC$500, two complimentary tickets to all events, and a commemorative plaque .
According to sources, Culturama began in 1974 to preserve Nevisian traditions. It features a variety of events including pageants, music competitions, street parades, and cultural exhibitions.
This year, the festival will include the Mr. Kool and Miss Culture Swimwear contests, the Miss Culture Queen Pageant, Soca Monarch, and Kaiso competitions. There will also be an Art and Craft Food Fair showcasing local cuisine and crafts .
Notably, the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) is encouraging both locals and visitors, especially those from the diaspora, to participate in the festivities. The festival not only celebrates the island’s culture but also boosts tourism and supports local businesses.
Schedule for Nevis Culturama 51
PRE-ACTIVITIES
- Friday, June 6 – Soca Teaser
- Friday, June 13 – Soca Teaser
- Friday, June 20 –Culturama 51 launch and reveal of senior pageant contestants / participants
- Saturday, July 5 – Night Market and Soca Teaser
- Friday, July 11 – Soca Eliminations
- Saturday, July 12 – C52 Bar Crawl – Islandwide
- Saturday, July 19 – Opening of Cultural Village Soca Monarch Semi-Finals – Cultural Village
- Sunday, July 20 – TDC Kaiso Semifinals – David Freeman Center of Excellence
- Wednesday, July 23 – First Federal Cooperative Junior Kaiso Finals
CORE ACTIVITIES
- Thursday, July 24 – Culturama 51, Official opening Ceremony- TBA
- Sunday, July 27 – Ms. Culture Swimmer and Mr. Kool Contest – Nedacs Cultural Complex Monday, July 28 – Poets in the Square- Charlestown Square Panorama Contest- Nedacs Cultural Complex T
- Tuesday, July 29 – Poets in the Square- Charlestown Square Republic Bank Mr. And Miss Talented Youth Pageant- Nedacs Cultural Complex
- Thursday, July 31 – Poets in the Square- Charlestown Square National Bank Soca Monarch Contest- Cultural Village
- Friday, August 1 – Poets in the Square- Charlestown Square TDC Kaiso Finals- Nedacs Cultural Complex
- Saturday, August 2 – Culturama 51 Art, craft and Food Fair- Malcolm Guishard Recreational Park
- Sunday, August 3 – Bank of Nevis MS. Culture Queen Pageant- Nedacs Cultural Complex Monday, August 4 – Emancipation J’ouvert Jump Up
- Tuesday, August 5 – Culturama 51 Grand Street Parade and Last Lap- Charlestown
FRINGE ACTIVITIES
- Saturday, July 12 – Heat Wave Wet Fete- Cultural Village
- Sunday, July 20 – Agnola Productions- NEPAC
- Saturday, July 26 – Empire Sports Club Aquatic Extravaganza- Charlestown Ferry Terminal TRopixx- Malcolm Guishard Recreational Park
- Wednesday, July 30 – Rhythmz Dance Ensemble- NEPAC
- Saturday, August 2 – 5 In 1 Fete- Cultural Village
- Sunday, August 3 – Nevis Equestrian Culture Horseback racing- The Old Mariner’s Pub Cades Bay
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