First Coconut Festival in Dominica

The Dominican Republic produces neither many nor very few 290,000 tons of coconut, of which 15,000 per year is exported. In that regard, the country ranked 17th among coconut producers and 9th among the exporting countries.

No wonder this is where the first coconut festival is going. It will focus not only on the tastes of the fruit, but also on its environmental and economic benefits. Guests will receive a small town. Nagua, 180 kilometres from the capital Santo Domingo♪ There will be various coconut dishes, household items, jewellery and other sales. The entertainment programme includes beach parties with coconut cocktails, educational conferences, art shows, cooking craftsmanships, and children's quests and coconut plantation tours.

Nearly 100,000 coconuts per year are produced in and around Nagua, which is more than one third of the country ' s total productivity. Total Dominica Some 38,000 hectares of coconut plantations.