Why Anansi is Sky-God, Nyame’s, messenger
One day, he harvested a yam known as ‘Kintinkyi’ in secret. Nyame decided that the son who guessed it would become chief and receive his royal stool as proof.
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Karen 'Lioness' Allen's love for English, history, heritage, and culture of the Caribbean has captured oral history in writing. She was born on the mysterious, tiny, island known as Montserrat, one of the world's best kept secrets. Enter 'The Lure' and experience the myths, legends, culture, folklore, and customs.
How Anansi’s Head became Small
It all started one day during a time of great famine. Anansi announced to his family that he was heading out in search of food so they could eat.
Anansi and the Pot of Beans
Anansi and the Pot of Beans
The Magic of Montserrat’s Masquerade
Although there are many customs and cultures fading in Montserrat, there are some that are most ancient and, thankfully, still present. That’s the Montserrat Masquerade. The Masquerade dance is a defiant show of protest carried on from generation to generation, since slavery […]
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Join Jerry Jarvis in an intimate road trip from Carrs Bay to Cudjoe Head, Montserrat.
Cuisine in Montserrat
Sometime you have to know where to look to find our hidden gems. Don’t believe me? Check the example in the video below.
Memories of Boxing Day & Christmas in Montserrat
So, have you ever wondered what it is like to leave the freezing cold and got to Montserrat for Christmas? Here you go… Are you wondering how that vacation ended? I thought so! Thank me later. I know, I know! My Montserrat!!!!
Anansi and the Dispersal of Wisdom
Even though he was able to successfully seal all the wisdom away, Anansi was still worried and concerned that all this wisdom was just not safe enough.
The Dark and Light History of Caribbean Cuisine
Just about every element of the Caribbean has an intricate connection to its history. The region’s cuisine is no different. The following videos presents the dark and light side of Caribbean cuisines. Enjoy a taste of your history!
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