As St. Lucia continues to celebrate Kwéyòl Heritage Month throughout October, the Folk Research Centre (FRC) emphasizes that festivities extend beyond the primary host communities of Belle Vue and Babonneau. One standout event, Festen Jwé, a traditional games festival organized by the Monchy Kwéyòl Committee, took place on October 12 at the Monchy Playing Field. Now in its second year, the festival showcased a variety of traditional games such as wawi, tiki tok, marbles, skipping rope, rounders, and top spinning. Attendees of all ages enjoyed interactive activities like pushing “Kabouwe,” rolling “sek,” and participating in ring games. The event also featured workshops, including one on the ancient African strategy game wawi, led by committee co-chair Lillian Alexander, a passionate advocate for the Kweyòl language and traditional games. Christa St. Ange, the committee’s public relations officer, expressed delight at the strong turnout and community engagement, noting how the event brought together residents from various sub-sections of Monchy, including La Borne, Riviere Mitan, and Desrameaux. The festival not only rekindled nostalgic memories for older participants but also introduced younger generations to the cultural heritage of traditional games. Organizers aim to make Festen Jwé an annual event, potentially expanding it to include workshops and “listwa” days to document and preserve St. Lucian history and traditions. Kwéyòl Heritage Month continues with La Wen Kwéyòl, a major event hosted by the FRC at the National Cultural Centre on October 18.