Compere Lapin - St. Lucian Folktales

<p>In this episode we celebrate St. Lucia Independence day. &nbsp;41 year of independence.</p> <p>St. Lucia is part of the lesser Antilles and is located northeast of the island of St. Vincent. &nbsp;The culture is a blend of African, French and English heritage.</p> <p>The language spoken is St. Lucia is St. Lucian Creole French.</p> <p>Their national dish is called green figs &amp; saltfish aka green bananas and salted cod.</p> <p>St. Lucia is known for its majestic Piton Mountains, drive-in volcano, waterfalls, spectacular trails , beaches local street parties and more.</p> <p>Fun Facts about St. Lucia:</p> <p><br></p> <p>1. Has produced 2 Nobel Prize winners</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derek Walcott - Literature - 1992</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sir William Arthur Lewis - economics - 1979</p> <p>2. Has a unique name</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The only country in the world named after a woman</p> <p>3. Has long colonial history</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;First settled by the Dutch, French and finally British before claiming independence in 1979</p> <p>4. Home to the world only drive-in Volcano</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;drive up and part beside an active volcano</p> <p>https://www.escapeartistes.com/2016/06/23/10-interesting-facts-about-st-lucia/</p> <p>Stories retold in this episode</p> <p>1. Back to the Land Compere Lapin</p> <p>2. Compere Lapin pays the Price</p> <p>Joins us next week as our stories hale from he Dominican Republic as we celebrate their independence.</p> <p>Be safe and well!</p> <p>Learn something new; reminisce bout the ol' days and most of all walk good!!!!</p>