Tourism Awareness Month (TAM) Month of activities aimed at raising public awareness and interest in the tourism and hospitality sector. Organised by Discover Dominica Authority (DDA).
Discover Dominica Authority, 767-448-2045, www.dominica.dm
Church Service
Church service to mark the start of Tourism Awareness Month.
Portsmouth Catholic Church, Portsmouth
8 a.m.

PAYS & PIRTGA BBQ
Fund-raising beach barbeque organised by the Portsmouth Association of Yacht Security (PAYS) and the Portsmouth Indian River Tour Guide Association (PIRTGA).
Purple Turtle Beach, Portsmouth
? p.m. • $50

Digicel Test Cricket
International test cricket West Indies face Australia in the Third Digicel Test.
Windsor Park Stadium, Bath Rd., Roseau
Main stands $35, east stand $20, grounds $15, 4-day $125
www.windiescricket.com

Caribbean Endemic Birds Festival 2012 A festival to raise public awareness and appreciation of the Caribbean’s varied and threatened bird life. This year’s theme is “Connecting People to Bird Conservation”.
Forestry, Wildlife & Parks Division, 767-266-5852

Opening Ceremony
The official launch pre-recorded message to be broadcasted after the radio morning news, & aired on Marpin TV & GIS News.
Minister for Agriculture, Kennedy Ave. Roseau
7:10 a.m.

DOMFESTA Dominica Festival of Arts (DOMFESTA) is a month-long showcase of the island’s dramatic arts, dance, music, and arts and craft through concerts, plays, workshops and exhibitions.
Cultural Division, 767-449-1804

to Opening Ceremony
The official launch pre-recorded message to be broadcasted after the radio morning news, & aired on Marpin TV & GIS News.
Arawak House of Culture, Kennedy Ave., Roseau
8 p.m. • $
Cultural Division, 767-449-1804; Teyat Pawol

Caribbean Vibes East Coast Tour The Rumble in the Jungle
A traditional burning the effigy of the spirit of Carnival to mark the end of the Carnival fest¬ivities and the start of the Lenten observation. It takes its influences from the French, African and Kalinago ancestry. It is observed in specific villages including Colihaut, Dublanc, & in the Carib Territory.
Grand Fond Community Centre, Grand Fond
EC$20 in advance, EC$30 at the door • 9 p.m.–2 a.m.