![SHINING BRIGHT [15TH DECEMBER 2025] - The spirit of creativity, tradition, and cultural pride filled Derek Walcott Square on Friday, December 12, as the Cultural Development Foundation officially recognized the winners of its annual Lantern Competition, moments before the capital came alive for the much-anticipated Festival of Lights. The ceremony celebrated the talent and imagination of both junior and senior participants, whose handcrafted lanterns reflected Saint Lucia’s rich heritage, national identity, and evolving artistic expression. Kishana Smith reports.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
LANTERN COMPETITION WINNERS HONOURED AHEAD OF ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
SHINING BRIGHT [15TH DECEMBER 2025] – The spirit of creativity, tradition, and cultural pride filled Derek Walcott Square on Friday, December 12, as the Cultural Development Foundation officially recognized the winners of its annual Lantern Competition, moments before the capital came alive for the much-anticipated Festival of Lights. The ceremony celebrated the talent and imagination of both junior and senior participants, whose handcrafted lanterns reflected Saint Lucia’s rich heritage, national identity, and evolving artistic expression. Kishana Smith reports.
