Virgin Islands People Even with this common tie, people that make up the virgin islands hold onto theirnative culture firmly, while still enjoying the cultures of the other groups. http://www.vinow.com/general_usvi/culture/people.php
Extractions: There is no trace of the indigenous 'Indian' population that lived in the islands when European colonization began. Today, the islands inhabitants are descended primarily from African people of the West Indies. These West Indian people bring with them their native island's culture. There are people from almost every island in the Caribbean living here in the Virgin Islands: Dominicans, Haitians, Puerto Ricans, Trinidadians, Jamaicans. There is a large French presence in St. Thomas. These people are descendants of immigrants from St. Barthelemy, an island in the French West Indies. The French community settled in two areas of the island, Northside and Frenchtown. French people are very proud of their heritage and it is not uncommon to see them wearing t-shirts that state 'French and Proud of It' during the French Heritage celebrations.
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Extractions: US Virgin Islands The US Virgin Islands have a hybrid heritage. There's no trace of the original Indian population; the islands' inhabitants are mostly descended from slaves or from slave owners. The European legacy comes predominantly from the Danes, who owned the islands for over 250 years, plus traces from English and Dutch plantation owners. A French presence stems from the French Huguenots, who came to escape Catholic France in the mid-19th century or arrived when the French owned St Croix. The former have contributed to a community of people referred to as Frenchies who live, predictably, in Frenchtown, just west of Charlotte Amalie. Recent arrivals include a number of American and European expats and a handful of immigrants from nearby Puerto Rico. Today the dominant culture overlaying all these is distinctly American, the result of 80 years of US strategic and commercial interest in the islands. English is the main language on all the islands but it has Creole influences, which means you can say 'mon' with impunity. Puerto Rican emigrants speak Spanish, while some of the Frenchies still speak French. A lot of islanders of African descent retain a strong belief in the spirit world: ghosts ( jumbis ) often get blamed for bad things and credited for good things on the islands. Jumbi stories were an important part of slave culture, used not only as spine-tingling entertainment on moonlit nights but also as cautionary tales for children. The inspirational tales of Bru Nansi, a wily spidery man who prevailed in adverse circumstances, were transported to the Caribbean from West Africa. Storytelling traditions persist today though often in more structured settings such as community halls and festival gatherings.
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Extractions: Virgin Islands National Park, renowned throughout the world for its breathtaking beauty, covers approximately 3/5 of St. John, and nearly all of Hassel Island in the Charlotte Amalie harbor on St. Thomas. Within its borders lie protected bays of crystal blue-green waters teeming with coral reef life, white sandy beaches shaded by seagrape trees, coconut palms, and tropical forests providing habitat for over 800 species of plants. To these amazing natural resources, add relics from the Pre-Colombian Amerindian Civilization, remains of the Danish Colonial Sugar Plantations, and reminders of African Slavery and the Subsistence Culture that followed during the 100 years after Emancipation - all part of the rich cultural history of the Park and its island home.
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Extractions: Culture and Style From our West Indian Quadrille dancers to our electrifying carnival celebrations, the roots of the Virgin Island's culture are deeply imbedded in the spirit of her people. Beyond the sun, sand and sea, the beauty of the people is what makes the islands different from any other place on earth. Just who are the Virgin Islander? Indeed a melting pot, they hail from all over the world. They fall mainly into four groups: the African descendants, the French, who have emigrated from French islands, Puerto Ricans, Africans and the "continental" transplants from the U.S. Also living here are many "down islanders" from the southern islands of the Antillean chain and a sizeable number of East Indians. The following touches on just a few aspects of the West Indian culture. Carnival is the island's most eagerly awaited event. Just the mere thought of it, makes islanders walk a little lighter and smile a little more. Each of the islands has its own celebration. St. Croix's is in December, St. John's is over July 4th and St. Thomas' is in April. An elaborate festival, Carnival dates back to when Africans first arrived on the islands. Today, there are colorful parades, costumed revelers, fabulous floats, stilt walking mocko jumbies, food fairs filled with West Indian dishes, all-night partying, calypso music and steep pan competitionns, beauty pageants and more. Mocko Jumbie , the traditional symbol of Carnival, is the "elevated spirit" on 10 to 20 foot stilts, dressed in bright colors that you see throughout the parade. The mocko jumbie origins are deeply embedded in the traditions of West Africa.
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Extractions: St. Thomas is Much Much More than Shopping History and Culture Abound For the more than one million cruise ship passengers and overnight guests who visit St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands each year, the island's prominence as one of the Caribbean's most renowned shopping meccas is one of its most alluring attractions. With duty-free shopping exemptions unrivaled by any other Caribbean destination, and fine dining and accommodations at an exceptional value, St. Thomas is indeed a treasure discovery for travelers. Stretched along the waterfront, restored 17th- and 18th-century warehouses - once used to hold molasses, rum, spices and other trade goods awaiting export - now house a variety of unique shops containing modern-day treasures. Yet after navigating through the narrow byways of downtown Charlotte Aalie's historic shopping district, visitors to St. Thomas still have much of the island's historical significance to explore. Charlotte Amalie harbor is the perfect place for travelers to begin their journey through St. Thomas' history. Harborside since 1672, Fort Christian is the oldest standing structure in the Virgin Islands. Now a U.S. national landmaark, this brick fortress was built to protect the town's harbor from raiding European armadas which sailed the Caribbean centuries ago. Having once served as St. Thomas' first Government House, a church and community government center, Fort Christian today is the home to the Virgin Islands Museum, where early island memorabilia and old maps trace the islands' history.
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Extractions: St. Croix's culture leaves you no choice but to celebrate it. It's almost impossible not to smile as you savor a slice of anything smothered in mango salsa, or sip a Calypso Daiquiri created with Cruzan Rum. Check out a Harbour Night, a Jump Up, or a night of culture at Hotel on the Cay. You'll find yourself dancing in the sand or the street. Take a journey into the past at the Whim or Lawaetz Museums or at some hidden, haunting ruins of an old plantation. Learn about how St. Croix came to be what it is today by exploring the St. Croix Heritage Trail. You will look around with a renewed appreciation for Island culture! You can find it in the streets, in the hills, and in the water. While you're talking with one of our captains about the sea, we suggest you excuse yourself for a moment to peer at your own reflection in the pristine water. You'll be sure to catch yourself smiling.
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Extractions: B-V-I Bookstore All sales commissions earned on these books are donated to the BVI National Parks Trust for the preservation of the natural and marine heritage of the islands. Click here to see what your purchases have donated to date Direct click throughs to a book that is ordered results in a 15% commission while using the search or going to Amazon from this site and ordering results in a 5% commission. Cruising Guides Culture Dining Diving and Snorkeling ... Travel Guides Don't Stop the Carnival Click here to order (only $11.96 with 20% off the list price) . Said to be a favorite of Caribbean innkeepers, this fabulous novel will draw you in and knock you outwarning, a work of great literature! I like to imagine the setting is Marina Cay. Music CD: Don't Stop the Carnival ($11.88 with 30% off) by Jimmy Buffet. This is the soundtrack for the musical
Extractions: This book is a gem. The sad results of the encounter of the Spanish with the indiginous population of the Caribbean Islands is presented objectively and the few accounts of the Tiano Peoples' own words are effectively used to hint at who these early victims of European expansion really were. The use of modern photos and historic illustrations opens up the real lost world where these events unfolded and every illustration adds to and interacts with the text. The result is both a good read and a rigerous scholarly introduction to the foundations of the American experiance. This is the first work of its kind that interperts the historic documents as understood by an island inhabitant who understands details the first explorer encountered from personal experience. Virgins : People and Places
British Virgin Islands - Society & Culture BVI Philatelic Society Stamp and coin collectors. Tel. (284) 4943510. VISAR(virgin islands Search Rescue) Road Town, Tortola. Tel. (284) 494-4357. http://www.bvislander.com/dir/society.html
Extractions: DIRECTORY Business Public Sector Religion Social Clubs ... Festival Social Clubs The Lions Club of Tortola: Meets every Tuesday at the Lions Den, Johnson's Ghut at 7 pm. Tel.: (284) 494-2414 The Lions Club of Tortola II: Meets every 1st, 3rd, and 4th Thursday at the Lions Den, Johnson's Ghut at5 pm. The Lions Club of Virgin Gorda: Meets every 1st, and 3rd Sunday at Fisher's Cove Hotel, at 3 pm. The Rotary Club of Tortola Meets for lunch every Thursday at the Treasure Isle Hotel. The Rotary Club of Road Town: Meets Every Tuesday at 12 pm at the Fort Burt Hotel. The B.V.I. Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association: Contact Tel.: (284) 494-3514 The B.V.I. Red Cross: Meets at its headquarters in Road Town on the 2nd Monday of each month. Folkloric Preservation Committee: Promotes traditional performing arts and orature, and collects folk-life artefacts. Tel.: (284) 495-9202 Return to Top The B.V.I. Olympic Committee: 9 J.R. O'Neal Building, Road Town, Tortola. Tel.: (284) 494-6920 The B.V.I. Yacht Club: Road Reef Marina, Road Town, Tortola. Tel.: (284) 494-3286 B.V.I. Philatelic Society:
Extractions: Hartford Web Publishing is not the author of the documents in World History Archives History in general of the Virgin Islands AFT press release, 6 April 2000. Top local and national leaders of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) met with Governor Turnbull to discuss initiatives from securing federal money for repairing public schools to dealing with the impending teacher shortage.
World History Archives: The History Of The Virgin Islands Several documents related to the history of this island provided by World History Archives.Category Society History By Region Caribbean Dominican Republic economic history of the virgin islands Documents for the workingclass history ofthe virgin islands Documents for the culture history of the virgin islands. http://www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/43/index-e.html
Extractions: Hartford Web Publishing is not the author of the documents in World History Archives History of the Caribbean in general Documents for the history of St. Croix Documents for the history of St. Johns The contemporary political history of the Virgin Islands Documents for the economic history of the Virgin Islands Documents for the working-class history of the Virgin Islands Documents for the culture history of the Virgin Islands
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Extractions: Travel By Fingertip.....U.S. Virgin Islands P oints of I nterest In U S V irgin I slands S t. T homas The tranquil, forget-the-rest-of-the-world beaches are these islands' central attractions. The tranquil, forget-the-rest-of-the-world beaches are these islands' central attractions. Charlotte Amalie This elegant city has several interesting historical sites: the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul (terrific frescoes), Market Square, Queens Street, Blackbeard's Castle and Emancipation Garden which honors the freed slaves of 1848. Coral World A national park with a splendid underwater observatory; The park rangers, during our visit, were very friendly and willing to share their vast regional knowledge. Addr: Route 38, north. Ph: 775-1555. Drake's Seat A dramatic mountain lookout, overlooking the sea, where Sir Francis Drake kept watch over his fleet and searched the horizons for enemy ships. Addr: above Charlotte Amalie. S t.
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Extractions: V irgin G orda T ortola Sage Mountain National Park Now Government protected, this lush rainforest and national park offers a day of amazing beauty and tranquility. Addr: Ridge Road, Tortola. British Virgin Islands Folk Museum Arawak Indian artifacts and relics from the British ship, RMS Rhone, which sank in the harbour in 1867. Addr: Main St. J.R. O'Neal Botanic Gardens Queen Elizabeth II Bridge Connects Tortola with Beef Island, an enchanting locale well worth an afternoon's visit. Addr: East End Village. V irgin G orda The Baths Copper Mine Point The ruins of a copper mine built by the Spanish some 400 years ago. Abetted by a green-colored sea and majestic jagged coastline. Addr: Southeastern of the island. Virgin Gorda Peak The highest summit on the island. A rugged climb for the adventurous and fit. Addr: Near South Sound. Eustatia Sound The Sound's prismatic and changing water colors reflect the magnificent coral reef. Nearby are Horseshoe Reef and the island of Anegada, where many sunken ships are located.
Learn More About The Culture Of The Virgin Islands virgin Islanders love to party and music is at the cornerstone of the culture. ofreggae, soca, hiphop rock the many nightclubs throughout at the islands. http://www.vitourism.com/culture2.htm
Extractions: T he first people to inhabit the Virgin Islands were three tribes known as the Taino, Caribs and Arawaks. They mainly lived along the coast and fished for their survival. These tribes gradually died and today most Virgin Islanders are descendants from slaves. Although the Danes owned the islands for more than 250 years, there are traces of English and Dutch plantation owners. The French population primarily on St. Thomas is descendants of the French Huguenots that fled French Catholic persecution in the mid-nineteenth century. The melting pot caused by the various cultures provides a kaleidoscope of intrigue. Although English is the main language spoken, Spanish and French Creole better known as Patois is also spoken. An occasional conversation in French can be sometimes heard from the Frenchies. The practice of voodoo or obia is present among the islands but the scary taboo surrounding the stories of voodoo are mainly meant for entertainment. Jumbis or ghosts are often blamed for bad occurrences such as hurricanes. The jumbi stories were often told at night under moonlit skies as crowds listened to the storyteller and his tall tales. One such tall tale is that of Bru Nansi, a wily spidery man full of wit and wisdom. Virgin Islanders love to party and music is at the cornerstone of the culture. Fungi bands or scratch bands use instruments such as washboards and gourds to produce delightful calypso music. A new age blend of reggae, soca, hip-hop rock the many nightclubs throughout at the islands. Steel pan orchestras also provide entertainment.
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