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 8: Afro Cuban Folktale - A Celebration of Cuba Independence
We have been gone for a minute but now we are back. In this episode we celebrate Cuba's Independence Day.
Cuba received it's independence on May 20, 1902.
Let's begin by sharing some interested facts about Cuba...
* Cuba has the highest literacy rates in the world - 99.8% - education is mandatory for ages 6-15
* Dominoes is the National past-time & social activity
* Cuba is home to the smallest bird in the world - the bee hummingbird grows to 6cm in length
* Cuba's main genre of music is Son. Son Cubano contains Spanish and African musical influences.
source: caldoniaworldwide.com
Story retold in this episode:
The Letter of Emancipation
Have you ever wondered why dog, cat and mouse can't get along? They did in fact they were inseparable, this story tells you what happened.
Source: Afro-Cuban Tales by Lydia Cabrera, translated by Alberto Hernandez-Chiroldes and Lauren Yoder
Join us next week as we share a Guyanese Folktale.
Learn something new reminisce about the ol' days and most of all Walk Good.
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