Crucian Chant - Folktales from St. Croix
Crucian Chant - Folktales from St. Croix

Crucian Chant - Folktales from St. Croix

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<p>St. Croix is the largest of the virgin islands and the culture is a mixture of Native Carib &amp; Taino, African, European &amp; American.</p> <p>The people are know are Crucians and the language spoken is English, previously Danish and Spanish is widely spoken.</p> <p>National Dish Pot Fish and Fungi it's fried fish cornmeal (similar to Coo coo in Barbados) served with steam veggies</p> <p>Fun facts about St. Croix - www.thevirginislands.com</p> <p><br></p> <p>1. Home to the oldest Baobab tree in the Caribbean - this tree is native to South African</p> <p>2. St. Croix's Nickname is Twin City</p> <p>3. St. Croix has the largest Agricultural Fair in the Caribbean. &nbsp;Agrifest is a 3 day festival showcasing locally grown produce, sties, dance and more. &nbsp;Takes place in February</p> <p><br></p> <p>Stories Retold in this Episode:</p> <p>1. Anansi &amp; Firefly</p> <p>2. The Dumpling tree</p> <p>The wheels bends and the story end</p> <p>Join us next week, our stories come from Saint Martin</p> <p>Learn something new, reminisce about the ol' days and most of all Walk Good.</p> <p>Be safe and Well</p>

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