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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
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
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
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
We have a number of similarities as to how the Holidays are celebrated in the Caribbean in our celebration is very different form North America. Our focus is on Family Faith and food.
In Puerto Rico they celebrate Three Kings Day. This Latin American tradition celebrates the gospel account regarding the Three Kings visiting baby Jesus, each with unique their gifts.
In the Bahamas they celebrate The Junkanoo Festival...
In this episode of Walk Good we are continuing our journey through Caribbean Holiday Traditions that happen before during and after Christmas.
We discuss the Carriacou Parang Festival in Grenada which happens on or around December 13. This festival incorporates African big Drums, Quadrille dancing elements along with traditional Christmas carols...
Continue our journey through Caribbean Holiday traditions
First Stop Dominican Republic - La Noche Buena, means holy night December 24th. The streets are decorated with poisettias and the handmade, wooden Christmas trees, angels and other biblical animals called charamicos. Family gather for Dominican cuisine, sweets and other Latin American traditions.
Next stop is Jamaica for Grand Market also taking place on December 24...
Caribbean New Year Traditions
Old years night aside from a great party it is also an opportunity to get ride of all the bad luck from the year before and prepare for all to blessing for the year to come. My mother used to say don't let the new year catch old year's dirt.
Jamaicans like most of the Caribbean believe is cleaning up your act. this means clean everything the new year must not catch you with dirty dishes, house of laundry...
Haiti celebrated 217 years on independence on January 1st this year. We great real... Why is Haiti poor? You need to know National Symbols Culture of Haiti mix of African, Taino & European The stories retold in this episode - stories star at 7:23 1. Please Malise... 2. The Gun, The Pot and the Hat Join us next week for more great stories Be Safe and well