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Today, March 25, 2026, marks eight (8) years since the destruction of the Monsignor Patrick Anthony Folk Research Centre (FRC) headquarters by a mysterious fire in 2018. The FRC was situated on one acre of land at Mount Pleasant. The building, reflective of Victorian/Georgian architectural styles, was originally constructed in the early 1900s. Mount Pleasant, […]

Calling all language lovers, students, and proud Saint Lucians!Get ready for the ultimate celebration of our rich Creole heritage at the Fèt Matjé Kwéyòl – a vibrant spelling and dictation competition that brings our language to life!  Date: Tuesday, 17th February 2026 Time: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM Venue: National Skills Development Centre, Bisee, Castries

The Msgr. Patrick Anthony Folk Research Centre would like you to join us in celebrating a truly remarkable milestone! Today, we honor Mrs. Philomene ‘Eldica’ Nicholas as she turns 111 years young!

The Msgr. Patrick Anthony Folk Research Centre would like to celebrate the incredible contestants of the National La Wenn Kwéyòl Pageant 2025! This year’s event was a magnificent display of our rich heritage, grace, and intelligence. Please join us in congratulating our new ambassador of culture: LA WENN KWÉYÒL 2025 Miss Rosella Lawrence – Babonneau,

Official Launch of Mwa Éwitaj Kwéyòl (Creole Heritage Month) 2025 Castries, Saint Lucia: The Monsignor Patrick Anthony Folk Research Centre (FRC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and the Events Company of Saint Lucia (ECSL), is pleased to announce the official launch of Mwa Éwitaj Kwéyòl (Creole Heritage Month) 2025, scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday,

Press Release Celebration Mwa Ewitaj Kwéyòl (Creole Heritage Month)/ Host Venues for Jounen Kwéyòl 2025 Preparations are in full swing for Saint Lucia’s biggest cultural festival, Jounen Kwéyòl, set for Sunday, October 26th, 2025. Organized by the Monsignor Patrick Anthony Folk Research Centre (FRC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and the Events Company

Mount Pleasant is located off Calvary Road with a panoramic view of Castries City and the harbor, set on the crest of the Mount Pleasant ridge, just below the point where it joins with the Morne Du Don ridge. The area had become the home of the Folk Research Centre since it moved into the

The Monsignor Patrick Anthony Folk Research Centre Hosts Miss Teen Saint Lucia Pageant Participants On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 10 a.m., seven (7) contestants in the Miss Teen Saint Lucia Pageant, accompanied by their chaperones, visited the Monsignor Patrick Anthony Folk Research Centre (FRC) for a historical and cultural tour. The visit was held

Folk Research Centre Hosted Official Launch of Dr. Rudolph Ottley’s Landmark Book, The Evolution of Sokah: The Lord Shorty Testimony Castries, Saint Lucia – May 17, 2025 – The Monsignor Patrick Anthony Folk Research Centre (FRC), in collaboration with renowned cultural researcher and author Dr. Rudolph Ottley, proudly hosted the official launch of his latest