How St.Lucians in Miami Celebrated St.Lucia’s 37th Independence

The Journey Continues was the theme for St.Lucia’s 37th Independence anniversary. With great enthusiasm and national pride St.Lucians in the Miami area congregated at the United Methodist Church in Miramar to celebrate their homeland’s 37th Independence Anniversary. Displaying colors of blue, yellow, black and white and flying the islands iconic symbol of sovereignty — the National Flag, they gathered to worship, socialize and break bread together.

Immediately following the service participants made their way to the social hall to indulge in a complimentary creole inspired breakfast — bread and saltfish, cocoa tea, squash, coconut cake and much much more. Among the attendees were Consulate General Mr.Kent Hippolyte, past presidents and members of the St.Lucia Association of South Florida, Inc. During the mass Mr.Hippolyte gave members of the congregation (included non-St.Lucians) a brief history on St.Lucia, lauded her most accomplished sons and daughters and boasted Mother Helen’s undeniable beauty. Following the service, he also delivered the Prime Ministers message to St.Lucians living abroad. Here are the visual stories: