LCCA Cultural Day & Jamaica Relief Fundraiser
Guillaume Gleis
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On Saturday, 29 November 2025, the Luxembourg Caribbean Carnival Association (LCCA) hosted a vibrant Cultural Day at Bâtiment 4 in Esch-sur-Alzette, celebrating the shared rhythms, flavors, and creativity of the Caribbean. The event brought people together to experience the joy of music and dance through three participative sessions that were designed to unite cultures and generations. “Together for Jamaica” was featured as a highlight, with a portion of net food sales designated for contribution to Jamaica hurricane Melissa relief effort.
Participants discovered the warm, melodic tones of Trinidad’s iconic steelpan in our workshop, supported by the Ministry of Family and led by the renowned Toussaint Clarke.
They then explored the soul of African-Caribbean rhythm through a djembé drum workshop, beautifully delivered by Production d´Artistes Pluriels. The workshops culminated in a special steelpan-djembé medley combining both traditions.
The day wrapped up with contagious energy at the soca dance workshop taught by the ever-vibrant Soca Butterfly, spreading pure island vibes across the room.
Our Caribbean food stand added an authentic island touch, offering delicious bites that attendees enjoyed throughout the day.
Participants also enjoyed playing Connect 4, which added to the fun and relaxed ambiance.
Another special highlight was the stand featuring high-quality cocoa butter products that everyone loved discovering.
While the atmosphere buzzed with creativity and cultural exchange, attendance was lower than expected, – resulting in food sales falling short of event expenses. Nonetheless, we deeply appreciate everyone who showed up and supported the spirit of community connection. Events like these remind us of the resilience and passion that continue to drive our initiatives forward.
We extend heartfelt gratitude to those who contributed financially directly to the Jamaica relief effort. An update on final collections, fund transfers to our Jamaican partner, and their utilization will follow soon.
At this stage, none of the businesses we contacted have yet confirmed whether they will match our donation, but we remain hopeful and continue to follow up.
Donations can be sent to Luxembourg Caribbean Carnival Association
IBAN: LU24 1111 7687 5025 0000
BIC: CCPLLULL
Reference: “Jamaica”
Special thanks to Alicia Jeanlys aka @thesocabutterfly for contributing clothes to the “Together for Jamaica” relief effort.
Special appreciation to the Ministry of Family – without whose support the steelpan workshop would not have been possible.
A huge thanks to our instructors: Toussaint for the outstanding steelpan workshop—we can’t wait to become brilliant pannists! Production d´Artistes Pluriels for providing the djembe drums and endless fun; the Soca Butterfly for her energetic, lively soca dance class; and Jamaica Red Alert for assisting with delicious food and their funky bar beverages, which participants loved.
Many thanks to Bâtiment 4 for generously lending their incredible, artsy space—it’s alive with energy, though a bit tricky to find (we’ll clarify directions next time). Thanks also to Ramenshifu, without whom our signature rum punch sales wouldn’t have been possible.
Thanks to RTL, a massive shoutout to Sam and Mer for our fantastic chat on the SamSteen show, and the same to Nicky Soisson for our awesome feature—these media spots helped advertise the event with real buzz!
Extra thanks to photographer/videographer Guillaume Gleis for capturing the day’s vibrant moments—your shots will keep the Caribbean spirit alive!
Feedback across the board has been glowing: “When is the next event?”
We’ll let you know as soon as we launch our 2026 lineup! Watch out for the movie clip from our Cultural Day, releasing in the next few days right here on our website and simultaneously on our instagram account @luxsocafusion.
Final thanks to our amazing volunteers—none of this would have been possible without you.
We love you all and look forward to future collaborations with these talented instructors and partners!
The success of the workshops—through learning, laughter, and connection—demonstrates LCCA’s commitment to social cohesion and cultural inclusion.
We once again thank all of our sponsors, partners, volunteers, participants, artists, and supporters, and we invite everyone to stay tuned for future activities as we continue weaving Luxembourg-Caribbean connections.
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