February 22nd 2008 - Celebrating St Lucia's Independence Day - Let's Talk host paid tribute to all St Lucians as the culture of this lush tropical island was explored; along with the history, cuisine, music and people.
St. Lucia's population is predominantly of African and mixed African-European descent, with small East Indian and European minorities. English is the official language, although many St. Lucians speak a French patois. Ninety percent of the population is Roman Catholic, a further reflection of early French influence on the island. The population of just over 165,000 is evenly divided between urban and rural areas, although the capital, Castries, contains more than one-third of the population.
Independence for St. Lucia was achieved on February 22nd 1979.
This day is treated with great pride by St. Lucia and St Lucians who are extremely proud of their heritage.