CDF Emancipation Treasure Hunt 2025
History met adventure on Saturday, August 16, as the Cultural Development Foundation launched their first ever Emancipation Hunt, turning Senlutia into a giant living classroom. 13 teams of five journeyed across the island, from the north to the south, east coast and west, piecing together clues, uncovering hidden gems of Senlutian history, and celebrating the spirit of Emancipation in a bold new way.
Kendal John – Communications Director CDF
In: CDF is always trying to find different ways to engage the public, engage Saint Lucians, to learn a little more about the history,…
Out: …It’s not about history in textbooks, but actually a living breathing thing. And that’s what we’re trying to do in this activity.
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The activity wasn’t just about racing to the finish line. Teams documented the experience, creating their own video stories and capturing the thrills, challenges and lessons along the way.
Kiani Rambally – Team: History Hunters
In: All of us here, we have a love for the island and learning about history
Out: …So I would say that it was a very unique and very enjoyable journey.
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In the end, victory belonged to the Iyanola Council for the Advancement of Rastafarians (ICAR).
King B – Team: ICAR
In: Today, I guess we learned a lot about the history of Saint Lucia…
Out: …This morning we woke up. That was our aim and that was our focus to win, to be the winners today. Team ICAR all the way!
Joshua Martin – Team: Blue Surge
In: Honestly, I really enjoyed the experience, especially because I got to learn a lot more about Saint Lucia’s history …
Out: …South, friends from up North that really helped us find and navigate the networks of Saint Lucia. So I really enjoyed it.
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The treasure hunt was made possible through the support of corporate sponsors who recognize the value of connecting culture, education and community in such an exciting way. With overwhelming success in its first year, the Cultural Development Foundation is already planning to bring the treasure hunt back, bigger and better. Not just for Emancipation 2026, but also as part of Saint Lucia’s peak tourism season
