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ABOUT US
Aura is a festival troupe based in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), established to enhance our festival season by creating a vibrant, culturally rich troupe that celebrates the freedom from slavery. Our goal is to reignite the community's festive spirit and commemorate societal accomplishments through a modernised festival experience.
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Our Mission
To celebrate and preserve the cultural heritage of the British Virgin Islands by creating a dynamic festival troupe that engages the community, boosts tourism, and delivers an elevated, forward-thinking festival experience.
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Our Vision
To help keep the culture of the Virgin Islands alive while being recognized for our innovative and modern approach to festival celebrations.
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Objectives
Preserve Cultural Heritage: Celebrate and maintain the rich traditions of the Virgin Islands through costume, music, and dance.
Engage and Unite the Community: Foster a sense of pride and unity.
Boost Tourism: Attract visitors from neighbouring islands and internationally by offering a unique and elevated festival experience.
Meet the Founders
Aura Festival Troupe is the brainchild of successful small business owners from both the US and British Virgin Islands. Our founders have a deep-rooted passion for festive activities and a wealth of experience in organising large-scale cultural events. Having worked hand-in-hand with the Miami Carnival Committee, our team is well-equipped to execute a new level of masquerading while preserving the cultural essence that makes our festivals unique.
Co-Founder
Mone’t Lewis
A successful serial-entrepreneur from the US Virgin Islands but is no stranger to the BVI. She is a fifth generation Virgin Islander with deep, ancestral roots. She has a background in event management, customer service, and community engagement. Mone’t is passionate about providing a great customer experience which is why she’s dedicated years in the Human Resources and Fashion Retail space.
Co-Founder
Shamoia Maduro
​​A successful entrepreneur from the British Virgin Islands with extensive experience in large scale events and past member of the Miami Carnival Committee Future Carnival Leaders Committee. Shamoia is passionate about the culture and fostering creativity and has contributed to 20 years of mocko jumbie in the Virgin Islands.