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National Miss Wob Dwiyet Pageant Set for October 21
From our correspondent
Roseau, Dominica – October 21 2026 — Dominica’s Independence celebrations will continue with the staging of the National Miss Wob Dwiyet Pageant on Wednesday, October 21, at the Massacre Indoor Sporting Facility, beginning at 8:00 p.m. Chief Cultural Officer Earlson Mathew has encouraged the public to support the event, which will showcase four talented and accomplished young women celebrating Dominican culture, with particular emphasis on the country’s national dress, the Wob Dwiyet.
Mathew is inviting pageantry enthusiasts and individuals passionate about Dominica’s cultural heritage to attend the event and witness the contestants’ talents, spectacular attire, and the highly anticipated Wob Dwiyet segment. Admission is priced at EC$70 for prime seating and EC$60 for bleacher seating, while persons wishing to view the pageant online can purchase a streaming option for US$20.
The Chief Cultural Officer has also expressed appreciation to the organisations and businesses supporting the event. They include the National Cultural Council, National Bank of Dominica, Archipelago Trading, J. Astaphan & Co. Ltd., TK International, House of Lorraine, Madame Wob Dwiyet Canada, Buy Grace Hair Body, the OECS Committee, Springfield Trading, and Harris Paints. Their contributions are helping to make the pageant possible as Dominica continues its celebrations of cultural identity and national pride during its Independence season.
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