SVG to host its biggest showcase yet in Asia

By Admin. Updated 9:26 p.m., Monday, September 22, 2025, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).

St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) is set to present its largest-ever showcase in Asia through Invest SVG’s participation at the 2025 World Exhibition in Osaka, Japan.

Each country at EXPO 2025 Osaka is invited to celebrate a National Day, highlighting its culture, creativity, and contributions to the global community.

On 24 September 2025, at ND Hall “Ray Garden,” St. Vincent and the Grenadines will host two events under the theme “Vincy Vibrance.”

“This aims to symbolise a vibrant celebration of music, dance, and artistry that captures the energy of the Vincentian people. Our programme will weave together ceremony, tradition, and entertainment, showcasing the warmth, resilience, and world-class talent of our nation,” Invest SVG stated.

The morning event will feature an official ceremony from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Japanese time) at ND Hall “Ray Garden.” It will begin with a ceremonial flag-raising and the national anthems of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Japan, symbolising unity and mutual respect. The evening programme will run from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the same venue.

“This high-energy Soca and steelpan concert immerses audiences in the festive atmosphere of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. It fuses traditional carnival flair with modern Vincentian music, creating an unforgettable showcase,” Invest SVG added.

A delegation of talented Vincentians is in Japan to strengthen St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ presence at the expo, which attracts more than 250,000 visitors daily.

The delegation includes members of Invest SVG, internationally renowned soca artiste Kevin Lyttle, Hance John, and Bongo Prime, supported by Vincy Dance Ensemble members Ms. Kia Henry, Ms. Adiah Phillips-Jack, Ms. Jenitha Commissiong, and Ms. Shaze Yammie. Young local pan player Saeed Bowman and international Vincentian DJ Q are also part of the cast, ensuring patrons feel the rhythm of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Director of Culture Ms. Maxine Browne is leading the cultural programme.

Independent journalist Mr. Demion McTair is providing media coverage.

Director of Culture Ms. Maxine Browne, currently in Japan, said: “The focus this year is on music, but we are using dance to complement the activities and performances of the artistes and musicians in this particular case.”

“Our grand National Day is on Wednesday, 24 September at 11:00 a.m. (23 September at 10:00 p.m. SVG time), lasting approximately half an hour. Our production will be featured that day, followed by a concert. Subsequently, on the 25th, we have several productions planned to entertain guests from Taiwan, and we promise to showcase the best of 2025.”

The full delegation includes Her Excellency Mrs Andrea Bowman – Non-Resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Japan, and Ambassador of St. Vincent and the Grenadines to the Republic of China (Taiwan); Mr. Glen Beache – Executive Director, Invest SVG and Commissioner General, Expo 2025; Mr. Lennox Bowman – Chairman, National Insurance Services; Shebby-Ann Dennie – Counsellor, Embassy of St. Vincent and the Grenadines in Taiwan; Ms. Angenella Young – Deputy Commissioner General; Ms. Whitney Woods – Pavilion Manager and Human Resource and General Administrative Officer; Mr. Alejandro Tesorero – Communications Officer and Pavilion Press Coordinator; Mr. Asif Bailey – Videographer and Content Creator; Mr. Demion McTair – Independent Journalist; Mr. Saeed Bowman – Musician; Mr. Quillan Tash – Disc Jockey; Mr. Kevin Lyttle – Entertainer; Ms. Maxine Browne – Head of Culture Department; Mr. Hance John – Entertainer; Mr. Utamu Rose – Entertainer; Ms. Kia Henry – Entertainer; Ms. Adiah Phillips-Jack – Entertainer; Ms. Jenitha Commissiong – Entertainer; and Ms. Shaze Yammie – Entertainer.

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