We share African and Caribbean folktales for the enjoyment of those young and young at heart, both at "home" and living in the African/Caribbean diaspora. Stories are retold by our storyteller Kesha Christie, the founder of Talkin' Tales. Our culture has a rich oral tradition and we seek to preserve it by educating and entertaining audiences with stories passed down from generation to generation.
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episode 18: Garifuna Folktales
St. Vincent & The Grenadines celebrate independence on October 27, in this episode we are discussing Vincentian culture from tourist information to national symbols. We pass on Vincy proverbs and introduce Garifuna Folklore.
The Garifuna are Black Caribs, African people who intermarried with indigenous Amerindian people blending cultures during European Colonialism.
Stories in this week's episode:
1. Making the stone smoke an Anansi story
2. Why mosquitos buzz around ears