Fête For Days!

Do you like to party? Have you ever partied with West Indians? Well, now is your chance! Composed of varying themes, from all white affairs to camouflage, fêtes are the equivalent of parties in the American culture. Often featuring various artists of different genres of music, such as, Soca, Reggae and Calypso, any fête is an event that should be thoroughly experienced.

 

A traditional Island dish.

  When attending a fête, there are many different elements that are combined to make the event enjoyable. With traditional island food, one is sure to find something that is pleasing to the taste buds. Some of these foods include Curry Chicken, Stew Fish, Sous, Salt fish, Jerk chicken along with their accompaniments such as, rice, Roti, green figs, plantains, and callaloo. A West Indian fête would not be a “fête” if there was no food, right?  The energy and sustenance these mineral and nutrient-rich foods provide, allow for a long night of partying!
The music played at any fête will have you moving your waistline and “wukkin up” Caribbean style! Traditional music from the island of Trinidad and Tobago, such as Calypso and Soca, which is the more modern form of Calypso, along with music from different islands all over the Caribbean are heard at these events. A fusion of music of African, Indian, European, and Indigenous descent, the music of the Caribbean infuses all of these cultures into one of diverse heritage.
These fêtes serve as a nice “lime” with friends or with family. Partying through the night these fetes are one of a kind because they bring so many different foods, music, and people together which all combine to make a great night! A fête should be thoroughly experienced . . . from the food and drink to the music and dance. So, get ready to roll your waistline and experience a fête that you will never forget!