Cahuita Holding Festival to Honor Calypso Artist Walter Ferguson

Posted by Editor | June 30, 2010 | Categories: Arts & Culture, Community Calendar | Comments Off

July 5, 2010toJuly 18, 2010

300610_walter_fergusonFrom July 5 to July 18, Cahuita will present a festival named after renowned Calypso artist Walter Ferguson.

The “Festival de la Cultura y el Ambiente Walter Ferguson” will take place from July 5-18 at various locations around Cahuita and will honor one of Cahuita’s favorite sons with music, theater, dance and poetry. Ferguson sometimes called the King of Calypso is known for songs such as Cabin in the Wata and Callaloo.  The festival is expected to become an annual event.

The highlight of the festival is expected to be a Calypso concert at Cahuita’s Central Park on Saturday July 10 starting at 4pm. As well as local Cahuita performers, the concert will feature musicians from Limon and Puerto Viejo.

Download complete festival program. Download festival poster.


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