Dominicans in Houston, Texas celebrated Dominica’s 35th anniversary of Independence on November 2nd at the Double Tree Hotel in Houston, Texas.
The Independence Gala which was staged during the observance was highlighted by a highly motivating and moving speech by Dominica’s Ambassador to Costa Rica, Dr. Damein Dublin.
In keeping with the mission and dedication to service, Dominica Houston Association (DHA) awarded three scholarships to Juliette Languedoc who attends Dominica State College, Danphil Daniel who attends Northern Caribbean University – Jamaica, and Del Laurier who attends the Texas Southern University in Houston.
The Kubuli Dancers, a cultural dance company in Houston, adored in the bright festival native dress of Dominica thrilled the crowd with many different native dances.
Children, youth and adults danced their way to standing ovations and rousing applause from the audience.
