![EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION 2026 – CDF REPORT<br />The Cultural Development Foundation is preparing to launch Emancipation Celebration 2026, with a programme designed to honour the past while inspiring a resilient future. Kendal John reports.*<br /><br />Launch into Consciousness – CDF Report<br />This year marks the sixth edition of the Emancipation Celebration since the event was reimagined to deepen public understanding of Saint Lucia’s history and heritage.<br />Drenia Frederick, Creative Producer at the Cultural Development Foundation, says the 2026 programme will begin with the official launch on July 24.<br />[Insert – Drenia Frederick]<br />The Emancipation Day celebration itself will take place on August 1 at Vieux Fort Square and will feature a special activity honouring the formerly enslaved.<br />[Insert – Drenia Frederick]<br />The month-long programme will also include lectures, performances and the eagerly anticipated Historical Treasure Hunt, which was warmly received last year.<br />Saint Lucians are encouraged to participate fully in the activities as we deepen our understanding of the past and chart a resilient path towards the future.<br />Kendal John reporting for the Cultural Development Foundation.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Emancipation Celebration 2026 Launch - CDF Report
EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION 2026 – CDF REPORT
The Cultural Development Foundation is preparing to launch Emancipation Celebration 2026, with a programme designed to honour the past while inspiring a resilient future. Kendal John reports.*
Launch into Consciousness – CDF Report
This year marks the sixth edition of the Emancipation Celebration since the event was reimagined to deepen public understanding of Saint Lucia’s history and heritage.
Drenia Frederick, Creative Producer at the Cultural Development Foundation, says the 2026 programme will begin with the official launch on July 24.
[Insert – Drenia Frederick]
The Emancipation Day celebration itself will take place on August 1 at Vieux Fort Square and will feature a special activity honouring the formerly enslaved.
[Insert – Drenia Frederick]
The month-long programme will also include lectures, performances and the eagerly anticipated Historical Treasure Hunt, which was warmly received last year.
Saint Lucians are encouraged to participate fully in the activities as we deepen our understanding of the past and chart a resilient path towards the future.
Kendal John reporting for the Cultural Development Foundation.
