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 1: Cric? Crac! - Haitian Independence
Haiti Independence – Cric? Crac!
Haiti obtained it’s independence on January 1, 1804
Making Haiti the first Black republic in the word and the first country in the Western Hemisphere to abolish slavery.
Haiti has two official languages French and Haitian Creole
Haiti also recognises voodoo as an official religion.
Haiti’s motto: L’Union Fail la force (Unity makes Strength)
Story retold in this episode:
The Magic Orange Tree
Haitian Folktale what will happen to wicked stepmother
Wolkstein, Diane, The Magic Orange tree and other Haitian folktales, random house - 1978
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