A Tale of Two Nations - St. Maarten Folktales

<p>St Martin/Sint Maarten is location in the northeast Caribbean sea east of Puerto Rico</p> <p>The culture is a blend of African, French, British and Dutch. &nbsp;Languages spoken on this small island is English, French, Dutch and other languages commonly spoken include Spanish, Papimento and French Creoles.</p> <p>What is the national dish for an island split between two nations? &nbsp;Callaloo Soup it's a thick green soup made with greens, pork cubes, hot pepper, okra, black pepper, thyme and chicken.</p> <p>French St. Martin is know for is nude beaches, clothes and shopping including outdoor markets</p> <p>Dutch Sint Maarten is know for is festive night life, beaches, jewelry &amp; casinos</p> <p><br></p> <p>Fun Facts - stmaartenvisitor.com</p> <p><br></p> <p>1. Smallest island in the world divided between two countries French &amp; Kingdom of the Netherlands - Princess Julicana&nbsp;</p> <p>2. 37 is &nbsp;lucky number - 37 square miles of tropical paradise and 37 beaches</p> <p>3. island with a famous airport - Princess Julianna Airport and Maho Beach - Sunbathers can experience jets flying a few hundred feet overhead.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Stories retold in this episode:</p> <p>1. why Fowl catch Cockroach</p> <p>2. Bro Pigeon and Mountain Dove race for the king's daughter</p> <p><br></p> <p>Join us next week as our stories come from <a href="https://www.travelrepublic.co.uk/1-130-1-0/hotels-in-guadeloupe?source=blog" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Guadeloupe</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p> <p><strong>Gather your family and friends learn something new, reminisce about the old days and most of all Walk Good!</strong></p> <p><strong>Be safe and well!</strong></p>