Loop News
Date: 23 November 2017

The City of Castries will be having its annual Festival of Lights come December 12, thanks in part to the Republic of China (Taiwan).

Taiwan’s Ambassador to St. Lucia Douglas Shen today handed Castries Mayor Peterson Francis a cheque for EC$310,000 to go towards the event.

The event, held every December 12, officially marks the start of the Christmas season for St. Lucians who attend in their thousands.

The festival, like in years past, will include fireworks, cultural dances, songs and thousands of lights. The festival is held in honour of St. Lucy, the patron saint of light and symbolizes the defeat of light over darkness and the renewal of hope.   [FULL  STORY]