Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 18 hours 32 minutes
Barbados celebrated their Independence on November 30th and in the episode we continue the celebration.
We talk about the National symbols form Barbados from the flag to the National dish Flying fish and cou cou.
Interesting facts about rum and ackee.
We share 2 great stories
1. Anancy Monkey and Tiger
2. All stories are Anansi's
In this Episode we celebrate Independence Day for Suriname formerly known as Dutch Giuana.
We discuss their national symbols from their flag to their national dish calls Pom locally know as Pomtajer.
Did you know that language spoken in Suriname is Dutch?
Stories retold in this episode
1. A Lie hurts more than a wound
2. The boxing contest
In this episode we are telling stories.
1. Dog is betrayed
2. The Clever Boatman
3. Anansi play with fire Anansi get burned
4. Anansi & The Plantains
Dominica celebrated their independence day on November 3, 2020 and in this episode we celebrate Dominica.
We talk about other national symbols and share two great stories
1. Bambie and the watermelon thieves
2. Compae Rabbit's Ride - variation of Anansi and tiger
Antigua & Barbuda celebrated their 39th Independence Day on November 1, 2020 and in this episode we continue the celebration.
Antigua & Barbuda are know for this ravishing beaches, water sports including diving fishing, windsurfing and more. Not to mention their scenic golf courses.
The best way to learn about an island is to look at their national symbols. You find about about their beliefs, culture and the people...
Caribbean people share a lot of things in common especially many superstitions.
This is the 2nd and final part to our mini-series of thins that go bump in the night
In this episode we mention a few and of course we share 2 great stories with you.
1. Hungry Belly Husband/ The girl who married a stranger
2. Put me back where you find me
"We don't believe inna dat...or do we?"
It may not be customary to decorate houses, put on costumes and go trick or treating. But that does not mean that we do not believe in things that go bump in the night.
The Caribbean islands share folklore about the otherworld from superstitions to warnings.
It is said best " ghost stories are to scare you but duppy tales are to warn you" (C.J...
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...
This episode celebrates Cuba's Independence on October 10th. We discuss tourism, national symbols, common folklore and more. We share three great stories 1. Martina the beautiful cockroach 2. The bird with some thousand feathers 3. The barking mouse wYwbQ5q00aEYiAktPlrm
Belize celebrates independence on September 21 in this episode we talk about National symbols and discuss Belizean Folklore. We also share great stories. 1. Why Anansi has 8 thin legs. 2. Lazy Saiman. Caribbean Heritage Month call to action stay tuned.