{"id":8965,"date":"2021-03-08T16:48:02","date_gmt":"2021-03-08T20:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rcistlucia.com\/staging\/5763\/?p=8965"},"modified":"2021-03-08T16:57:29","modified_gmt":"2021-03-08T20:57:29","slug":"tribute-to-inspiring-women-around-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rcistlucia.com\/staging\/5763\/tribute-to-inspiring-women-around-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Tribute To Inspiring Women Around The World"},"content":{"rendered":"

Saint Lucia, the only country named after a woman, pays tribute to inspiring women around the world on International Women\u2019s Day.<\/h2>\n

The island of Saint Lucia in the Caribbean is the only sovereign nation in the world to be named after a woman. Moving the needle forward and celebrating International Women\u2019s Day on March 8th<\/sup>, the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) is amplifying the \u201cShe is Saint Lucia<\/a>\u201d campaign with an inspiring video tribute in a continued effort to spotlight Saint Lucian women around the world. The campaign\u2019s landing page stlucia.org\/IWD<\/a> showcases the women, in addition to dedicated social media posts on @TravelSaintLucia<\/a> from March 1st<\/sup> \u2013 8th<\/sup>, 2021.<\/p>\n

Saint Lucia was named after Saint Lucy of Syracuse, a name bestowed upon the country under French rule. In addition to being the only country named for a woman, Saint Lucia also is known as \u201cHelen of the West Indies.\u201d Saint Lucia\u2019s independence was won after multiple battles for control between the French and British. The nickname was earned after a British historian compared Saint Lucia to Helen of Troy’s Greek mythological character because she, too, mobilized an entire Navy.<\/p>\n

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The \u201cShe is Saint Lucia<\/a>\u201d campaign has been enhanced for International Women\u2019s Day to raise awareness for Saint Lucian women excelling in their fields. People from coast-to-coast-to-coast are encouraged to use the hashtag #SheisSaintLucia<\/a> to name, honour and celebrate women in their lives and communities whose work and impact inspire them.<\/p>\n

The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority has compiled a video tribute to Saint Lucian women as a source of inspiration, symbolizing that every piece of her is Saint Lucia. She will feed your creativity with flavors gathered from the earth, the sea, and distant countries.<\/p>\n

The video features fifteen (15) Saint Lucian trailblazing women in Canada, the United States, United Kingdom, and Saint Lucia. The video includes television personality Traci Melchor; businesswomen Karlyn Percil; Chef Victoria Alexander of Ti KayLa Foods; author and motivational speaker Loverly Sheridan; Natalie John of Dreamy Weddings; Early Education specialist Laura Henry-Allain MBE; broadcaster Brenda Emmanus; Team Great Britain Sprinter, Imani-Lara Lansiquot; Agriculture Development, Keithlin Caroo; Bay Gardens General Manager, Waltrude Patrick; Saint Lucia’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Sharon Belmar-George; Registered nurse, Julietta Frederick; Inflight supervisor, Daina Lambert; Pilot, Liz Jennings Clark; and Barefoot Holidays, Erwin Louisy.<\/p>\n

“International Women’s Day is a time to recognize the outstanding achievements and contributions of Saint Lucian women that are shaping the world,\u201d said Honourable Dominic Fedee \u2013 Saint Lucia\u2019s Minister of Tourism.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the only island named after a woman, our destination tag line is \u2018Saint Lucia, LET HER INSPIRE YOU.’ The brand ethos is built on inspiring visitors through \u2018her\u2019 experiences. Whoever comes to her land will collect sensorial memories that will continue to spark creativity for a lifetime.\u201d<\/p>\n

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She whispers to who wants to hear a constellation of emotions.<\/p>\n

She Shapes her visitor\u2019s desires with feminine figures.<\/p>\n

She spices up their days with mysterious flavors.<\/p>\n

She colours their mind with her palette full of soul.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe is Saint Lucia<\/a>\u201d. Let Her Inspire You.<\/p>\n

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Follow us on social media and celebrate inspiring Saint Lucian women using the hashtag #SheisSaintLucia<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Facebook\/TravelSaintLucia<\/a><\/p>\n

Instagram @TravelSaintLucia<\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter @Travel_StLucia<\/a><\/p>\n

YouTube \/TravelSaintLucia<\/a><\/p>\n

Discover Saint Lucia at\u00a0www.stlucia.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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