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 10: Guyanese Fable - Happy Independence Day Guyana
We celebrate Guyana Independence Day.
Guyana received its independence on May 26, 1966.
Let us begin by sharing some interested facts about Guyana...
* Guyana is the only South American Country where English is the official Language
- Majority of the island speaks Guyanese creole
* Did you know that Guyana is home to the world’s larges single drop waterfall.
- Kaieteur falls total length of 251 metres
* Home to one the world’s largest Gold Mines
- Omai Gold Mine (OMG) contains 3.7 million ounces of gold
* Guyana is a scientist paradise 70% of Guyana is uninhabited
- Guyana is made up of mostly dense rainforest
source: www.onhistrip.com
Story retold in this episode:
How Mockingbird tricked the Alligator
Mockingbird was not one to be made fun of. He has a long-standing feud with Alligator, that he won, here is the tale.
Source: Dorothy St. Aubyn’s Caribbean Fables Animal Stories from Guyana and the Antilles
Join us next week as we share a Taino Tale.
Learn something new reminisce about the ol' days and most of all Walk Good.
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