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 6: Compere Lapin - St. Lucian Folktales
In this episode we celebrate St. Lucia Independence day. 41 year of independence.
St. Lucia is part of the lesser Antilles and is located northeast of the island of St. Vincent. The culture is a blend of African, French and English heritage.
The language spoken is St. Lucia is St. Lucian Creole French.
Their national dish is called green figs & saltfish aka green bananas and salted cod.
St. Lucia is known for its majestic Piton Mountains, drive-in volcano, waterfalls, spectacular trails , beaches local street parties and more.
Fun Facts about St. Lucia:
1. Has produced 2 Nobel Prize winners
Derek Walcott - Literature - 1992
Sir William Arthur Lewis - economics - 1979
2. Has a unique name
The only country in the world named after a woman
3. Has long colonial history
First settled by the Dutch, French and finally British before claiming independence in 1979
4. Home to the world only drive-in Volcano
drive up and part beside an active volcano
https://www.escapeartistes.com/2016/06/23/10-interesting-facts-about-st-lucia/
Stories retold in this episode
1. Back to the Land Compere Lapin
2. Compere Lapin pays the Price
Joins us next week as our stories hale from he Dominican Republic as we celebrate their independence.
Be safe and well!
Learn something new; reminisce bout the ol' days and most of all walk good!!!!