Saint Lucia To unveil first national underwater sculpture park exhibition
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- Saint Lucia is set to unveil its first national exhibition showcasing sculptures that will form part of the island’s new underwater attractions as the government moves to expand dive tourism.
- The exhibition, scheduled for Aug.
- 29-30, will give the public an opportunity to view the sculptures before they are installed underwater at Anse La Verdue in Canaries.
- The project forms part of a planned underwater sculpture park corridor comprising three parks — the Dive Park, Snorkel Park and Conservation Park — designed to celebrate Saint Lucia’s history, culture and heritage.
- The sculptures will be displayed at the Odsan Warehouse, across from the Odsan Playing Field, from 9 a.m.
Saint Lucia is set to unveil its first national exhibition showcasing sculptures that will form part of the island’s new underwater attractions as the government moves to expand dive tourism.
The exhibition, scheduled for Aug. 29-30, will give the public an opportunity to view the sculptures before they are installed underwater at Anse La Verdue in Canaries.
The project forms part of a planned underwater sculpture park corridor comprising three parks — the Dive Park, Snorkel Park and Conservation Park — designed to celebrate Saint Lucia’s history, culture and heritage.
The sculptures will be displayed at the Odsan Warehouse, across from the Odsan Playing Field, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days. Admission is free.
Tourism Minister Ernest Hilaire said the project was intended to give Saint Lucians a central role in determining how the country’s history and heritage are presented to visitors.
“Most importantly, this is a project about ownership,” Hilaire said. “We asked Saint Lucians to help tell the story of Saint Lucia and our artists and community creatives contributed the ideas from which these sculptures were developed.”
He said the project would allow Saint Lucians to shape the way their history and heritage are presented to the wider world.
“My hope is that when people dive into this park, they will not only discover our history, but leave with a deeper appreciation of the resilience of our people, the richness of our culture and the responsibility we all share to protect our heritage for generations to come,” Hilaire said.
The government said the public exhibition will allow visitors to see the sculptures up close, learn more about the vision behind the project and view the collection before it is installed beneath the sea.
The underwater sculpture parks are part of efforts to develop Saint Lucia’s dive tourism sector while highlighting the island’s cultural heritage.
The public can follow updates on the project through the @BelowSaintLucia social media pages.
