A Botanical Christmas
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Botanical Garden “Nine Nights of Lights” was adjudged the winner in the best lit Garden in the National Nine Morning and Lighting Competition for 2017. Beginning December 16th through December 23rd 2017, the Botanical Garden glowed in vibrant lights that dazzle and awe with thousands of colored, twinkling bulbs. The festive event drew hundreds of patrons, who traveled to see creatively designed holiday-themed attractions. The opening on Saturday, 16th December began with live performance from the St. Vincent & The Grenadines Police Force Band and Ms. Stacy Lyttle.
The nightly events included: Dance Night; Gospel Night; Drum Night; Movie Night; Steel Pan Night and Calypso Night. The Nine Nights of Lights was was created to coincide with the National Nine Mornings festival and was sponsored by: The National Nine Morning Committee, St. Vincent & The Grenadines Tourism Authority, Right Stuff, St. Vincent Brewery Limited, Mustique Company Limited, St. Vincent & The Grenadines National Trust, St. Hill Insurance, Nature Care SVG Ltd., BRAGSA, National Lotteries Authority of St. Vincent & The Grenadines, and Randy’s Supermarket.