The Third District 1 Christmas Fiesta will be held today, Saturday, December 21, 2024, from 1 PM. Photo: Facebook

Competitions for best guava tart, sweet potato pudding and mauby will be held during the District 1 Fiesta. Photo: Internet Source

The event is being organized by the District 1 Social Action Group, the Cultural Thursdays Committee and the Office of the District Representative, Hon Dr. Karl Dawson.

A press release from the House of Assembly on behalf of Dr Dawson said the Fiesta will feature cultural and seasonal favourite foods and drinks as well as various gift items.

The afternoon to evening event at the Benjamin Romney Park in West End will include children’s games, soldier crab and land turtle races, domino tables and Christmas music.

Christmas treat competition

There will also be competitions for best guava tart, sweet potato pudding and mauby. Winners in each category will win $300.00 in prize money.

Performances by caroling groups from across the district, a special performance by the Heritage Dancers and live music by 4 Strong Fungi Band will also take place later in the day.

Closing the evening will be a car show and car sound system exhibition.

Unity in the community

Dr Dawson has praised the combined efforts of the community as they continue to grow this tradition and expressed satisfaction at the choice of venue this year.

According to the release, he said this was another example of the community coming together.

The District 1 Representative also indicated that this Christmas season, the community has already rallied together to light up the district, placing decorations and lights at various points. The lights on the poles were made possible by donations from various persons across the district.