Anse La Raye

Anse La Raye or Anse-La-Raye is the largest town in Anse la Raye Quarter, Saint Lucia. It is located on the island's western side, near Marigot Bay, and has several examples of French and English colonial architecture.[2]

Anse la Raye
Town
Anse la Raye Catholic Church
Map of Saint Lucia showing location of Anse la Raye
Coordinates: 13.9401°N 61.0431°W / 13.9401; -61.0431
Country Saint Lucia
QuarterAnse la Raye Quarter
Founded18th Century
Founded byThe French
Named forThe rays found in the bay
Government
 • Governing bodyAnse la Raye Village Council
Population
 (2005)[1]
 • Total6,382 (Anse la Raye Quarter)
Time zoneUTC-4 (Eastern Caribbean Time Zone (ECT))
Area code(s)758

The name Anse la Raye is derived from the rays that are found in the bay, the English translation means Bay of Rays. Two rivers flow into the bay, these are the Grande Rivière de l'Anse la Raye and the Petite Rivière de l'Anse la Raye. On a Friday night there is a fish fry where the local fishermen showcase their skills and where lobsters, fish and lambi (conch) are cooked and eaten. The fish fry is located on Front Street which runs parallel to the beach.

The local Catholic church was built in 1907, but records show that a chapel has existed since 1765. The present church has murals painted by the St Omer Family. Nearby attractions include the Anse la Raye Falls and the River Rock Falls.

The town is noted for its youth music groups, the "Cecilian Reys" and the "Anse La Raye Youth Orchestra", both of which were formed under the direction of Petronilla Deterville. Performing since 1981 throughout the country, the group aims to expand the cultural experiences of youth from the area.[3][4]

  • View of Anse la Raye
  • View from the Dock
  • Fishing boats at Anse la Raye
  • Seafront at Anse la Raye

References
  1. http://www.stats.gov.lc
  2. site:"Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-05-20. Retrieved 2012-06-17.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) anse shows mix of spellings Anse La Raye and Anse-La-Raye
  3. Bishop, Stan (19 January 2016). "Petronilla Deterville's Work Highlighted". Castries, St Lucia: The Voice of St. Lucia. Archived from the original on 25 October 2017. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
  4. "Piper's Song: Volunteerism to Safeguard the Music Art Form" (PDF). National Review. No. 23. Castries, St. Lucia. 24 September 2011. p. 8. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 November 2017. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
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