A junior competition is held prior to the adult segment and judged under the same rigid standards as the adults. Very often the winning entries are invited to participate in other festivals and events throughout the Caribbean and North America. This evening is also packed with a plethora of cultural presentations. There are native dances such as Quadrille, Banmboulah, Quelbe and Merengue. The many performers range from elementary school age to senior citizens whose presentations inspire endearing reminiscences or desire to learn the cultural forms.
Playwrights offer amusing skits depicting intriguing past and current events.
Fungi bands perform to the native music for one s listening pleasure. On this night for family enjoyment, admission is free and is certainly a time to bask in Virgin Islands cultural creativity.