Story, photos and video by ELDONTE SAMUEL Vincentians will soon be waking up at pre-dawn to chilly weather, the perfume of fresh oranges and a town flooded with lights and entertainment. This, as Nine Mornings, the unique staple to Vincy Christmas, will be celebrated under the team ‘Our Christmas, Our Vibe’ from December 16 - 24. [embed]https://youtu.be/VGm2NvLeQdA[/embed] In ushering in the Christmas celebrations on Sunday, December 3, Chairman of the …
It started since last month with Christmas music being played on the radio stations, but officially the 2022 Christmas season kicked off with the launch of the popular “Nine Mornings” festival last Sunday evening at the temporarily renamed “Christmas Village” at Heritage Square.
Even with the added challenges of recovering from a volcanic eruption and an ongoing pandemic, Point Village was able to rise to the occasion to successfully defend its Christmas lighting up title. When the winners were named on the final day of the annual Nine Mornings Festival, Point Village was named National Nine Mornings Lighting champions for the ninth consecutive time. “I’m feeling happy in my heart that we won …
Even with the added challenges of recovering from a volcanic eruption and an ongoing pandemic, Point Village was able to rise to the occasion to successfully defend its Christmas lighting up title. When the winners were named on the final day of the annual Nine Mornings Festival, Point Village was named National Nine Mornings Lighting champions for the ninth consecutive time. “I’m feeling happy in my heart that we won …
COVID-19 and Nine Nights patronage
Persons have been wondering if the incidence of COVID-19 here will deter patrons from engaging in Nine Morning activities.
Chairman of the National Nine Mornings Festival Management Committee, Orande ‘Bomani’ Charles assured: We have been working closely with the Ministry of Health and were guided on how we conduct Nine Mornings 2020.” He assured that coronavirus protocols are employed at the Kingstown venue (Heritage Square) and encouraged other communities to follow suit.
The Nine Mornings Festival commenced across the state on the morning of Wednesday 16th December. The Nine Nights of Lights at the Botanical Gardens had jumped ahead with an opening on the night of Tuesday 15th.