Castries – St Lucia is set to unveil its first National Exhibition for the development of one out of three Underwater Sculpture Parks, offering the public a unique opportunity to view the sculptures that will soon become part of the island’s underwater attractions.
“Most importantly, this is a project about ownership. We asked St Lucians to help tell the story of St Lucia and our artists and community creatives contributed the ideas from which these sculptures were developed,” said Tourism, Commerce, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture and Heritage Minister, Ernest Hilaire.
“We are therefore not simply presenting St Lucia to the world; we are allowing St. Lucians to define how our history and heritage are presented to the world. My hope is that when people dive into this park, they will not only discover our history, but leave with a deeper appreciation for the resilience of our people, the richness of our culture and the responsibility we all share to protect our heritage for generations to come,” he added.
The Ministry of Tourism said as part of the development of dive tourism, a sculpture park corridor consisting of three is being implemented – Dive Park, Snorkel Park and Conservation Park, celebrating the nation’s history, culture and heritage.
The exhibition for the Dive Park will be open for public viewing for two days from August 29 showcasing the collection of sculptures before they are installed in Anse La Verdure, Canaries on the island’s west coast. (CMC)
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