Independence 2024
Bon Endépandans Sent Lisi
Drums and Dance Ritual
The Drums and Dance Ritual began with a J’ouvert from 5:00 am, consisting of drumming, Lapo Kabwit, More Fyah, Tanbou Mélé, Masquerade stilt walkers, dance groups from all over the island and the general public were invited to join.It started at the Vigie roundabout and culminated at the Castries Waterfront where there were various stage
Drums and Dance Ritual Read More »
Imansipasyon sé Kilti Kwéyòl Sent Lisi
Imansipasyon sé Kilti Kwéyòl Sent Lisi
Imansipasyon sé Kilti Kwéyòl Sent Lisi Read More »
Celebration of Creole Heritage Month (Mwa Éwitaj Kwéyòl) 2023
The FRC continues to promote our cultural heritage, with the celebration of Mwa Éwitaj Kwéyòl (Creole Heritage Month) 2023. Three communities were selected to host the year’s activities. In that historic year, where the FRC celebrated 50 years as a movement, and 40 years since the first celebration of Jounen Kwéyòl, we announced the 2023’s
Celebration of Creole Heritage Month (Mwa Éwitaj Kwéyòl) 2023 Read More »
FRC Collaborates with the Caribbean Yard Campus (CYC) in a Cultural Exchange Program
The Msgr. Patrick Anthony Folk Research Centre (FRC) will be hosting a group of thirteen cultural workers and researchers from the Caribbean Yard Campus (CYC) – Trinidad and Tobago, from August 24– August 31. They will be joined by five cultural workers from Martinique. The main purpose of their tour is to experience the rich
FRC Collaborates with the Caribbean Yard Campus (CYC) in a Cultural Exchange Program Read More »
Lucian Kaiso Magazine celebrates Calypso, and the FRC at 50
A special commemorative issue of Lucian Kaiso Magazine, celebrating calypso, and the FRC’s 50th anniversary. The main purpose of this project is to publish a special commemorative issue of the landmark calypso magazine Lucian Kaiso. First published by the FRC in 1990, Lucian Kaiso has been regarded by the Saint Lucian public as the
Lucian Kaiso Magazine celebrates Calypso, and the FRC at 50 Read More »
Lucian Kaiso
Lucian Kaiso is back! This landmark publication returned with a special 2023 edition to celebrate the Kaiso artform, and the 50th anniversary of the Monsignor Patrick Anthony Folk Research Centre. Copies are available from the Folk Research Centre, Barnard Hill, Castries. Price: XCD$ 50.00
50th Anniversary Listwa Nou
FRC celebrates 50 years as an organization and here is our story. The Monsignor Patrick Anthony Folk Research Centre (FRC) distinguishes itself as a Saint Lucian and Caribbean treasure, for its invaluable role as a movement and organisation created for the celebration, preservation and advancement of the Saint Lucian identity and culture. This is illustrated
50th Anniversary Listwa Nou Read More »
Pojé Liékwi an Monchi èk Gozilé
FRC congratulates the 21 graduates who completed our special Kwéyòl Literacy program “ Pojé Liékwi an Monchi èk Gozilé”. On 3rd June 2023, twenty-one Saint Lucians graduated from the Monsignor Patrick Anthony Folk Research Centre’s special Kwéyòl Literacy program “ Pojé Liékwi an Monchi èk Gozilé” held at the Gros-Islet Primary School. This training is
Pojé Liékwi an Monchi èk Gozilé Read More »
The indigenization and popularization of the SDGs in Saint Lucia with a focus on environmental sustainability, poverty reduction and capacity development.
The Msgr. Patrick Anthony Folk Research Centre continues to work towards its vision of promoting the role of culture as the centre of national development. Following the global push towards sustainability, the FRC undertook a project, funded primarily by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), with co-funding from the World Association of Christian Communication (WACC),