On Saturday, the Crucian Cultural Group invites the community to the “Ah Joyful Celebration for Deh World To See – Cultural Window Reveal and Display,” an event that aims to blend elements of Crucian heritage with the spirit of the Christmas season.
This gathering begins at 6:30 pm and is being held at Teddy’s Party Rentals located in Orange Grove, Christiansted, St. Croix.
The Crucian Cultural Group, established in 2019 in partnership with Christiansted Community Alliance, Inc., is a community-led group of volunteers that strives to uplift and promote Crucian culture through education and community-centered events, with the bulk of their events occurring around the holiday season.
Vivian Ebbesen-Fludd, chairperson of the group, believes that cultural preservation is an integral part of building strong communities. “As we move forward we want to ensure our culture and traditions are maintained, preserved and showcased. This group is made up of 15+ volunteers and community members, as well as annual Sponsors who work endlessly to support the group’s execution of all our annual events.”
“We truly believe that we must acknowledge that we can’t progress without knowing where you came from and that is the focus of our efforts. We continue to highlight and showcase the aspects of our culture that makes us unique. We are not in competition with the Crucian Christmas Festival, but instead curate events that would be and have been complimentary, offering a Christmas experience that is well-rounded and accessible to everyone,” Ebbesen-Fludd said.
Attendees of Saturday’s event will encounter a vibrant and thought-provoking holiday exhibition that highlights symbolic aspects of Crucian culture, featuring historical heirlooms, traditional cuisine, and madras fabric, among others. This carefully crafted display narrates diverse stories focused on Crucian heritage and traditions.
“The first year we were established we began this tradition of a window holiday display. Every year there is a new theme that is kept secret until that grand unveiling. The display will be open to viewership from this Saturday to January 11th, 2025. One of the key reasons that this event is so special to us is because of how accessible it is. Any person of any age can enjoy this cultural depiction whether they are walking or driving by the venue. This event is the first of our many annual events that we have planned this holiday season, as well as some new events we have in the works for 2025”, Ebbesen-Fludd said.
For questions or more information, please call 340-227-6704 or 340-277-1754. Additionally, this event will be featured virtually on Facebook through the Crucian Cultural Group page.
