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Of all proposed definations, scholars agree that the historical defination is the most inclusive, that is:

the Caribbean is a group of islands that all share the same or similar history.

From the islands of the Bahamas straight down the chain to Trinidad and Tobago, Bermuda and Guyana, the history of Colonialism is shared.

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From early as the encomienda system to plantation society, Caribbean people throughout the islands have all shared the same situations.
The indigenous people for one have all fallen victims to European powers and their ethnocentric nature. The Tainos in the Greater Antilles, Kalinagoes in the Lesser Antilles and all other indigenous groups scattered throughout the Caribbean are all connected through their fight for survival and recognition especially in today's society.

The following is picture of representatives of indigenous Groups from Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Dominica and Suriname at a spiritual event at the La Venezuela statue in Santa Cruz, Trinidad (2018)

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Most islands in the Caribbean have a Judeo-Christian belief system, Christianity is the most popular religion throughout the islands. Although many protestant religions have emerged in each of the islands like Anglican, Seventh Day Adventist and Jehovah Witness, the basis is that of Christianity; the belief in Jesus Christ. Christian celebrations are shared throughout the year by the whole Caribbean diaspora. Lent, Easter, Advent and Christmas are celebrations looked forward to by and in each Caribbean territory.

The following is a summary of the major religions that are in the Caribbean

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CARNIVAL!!!! Throughout the world, the Caribbean is known for have the most spectacular carnivals. Many of the islands come together in their territories to celebrate the freedom and showcase of their culture through their carnivals festivities. Although in each island they take different names like Spice Mas in Grenada, Crop Over in Barbados, Sugar Mas in St. Kitts and Caymas in the Cayman Islands, in all essence, the spirit of dancing away your troubles is what is shared and commemorated throughout the islands in their respective Carnival times.

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Caribbean Culture is one of rhythm and 'sass.' The music is at the epitome of the way Caribbean people live. The rhythms of the drums, steelpan, saxophone, tassa and guitar all produced together to form the upbeat vibrations of Caribbean music. Zouk, Soca, Reggae, Calypso and Reggaeton; forms of music that are easily identified by many as Caribbean are very musical sounds that instantly uplifts you and 'make yuh feel tuh dance.'

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With the establishment of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) in 1972, the Caribbean became one in the standard of education that is fostered to children. With the 16 participating countries, CXC is largely a part of a child's education. It unites the nations in that everyone is marked by the same standards and regulations.

The University of the West Indies (UWI) is another threshold that the Caribbean identifies. With the 5 campuses located throughout the Caribbean, all the people have opportunities to learn and grow with children from other Caribbean Islands. It unifies Caribbean people as it is a place where people like 'them' are and where they can be identified in what is being taught as it is relative to the Caribbean.

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"I am not a European,
I am not an African
I am not an Indian
I am not Chinese or Syrian
I am not Amerindian, American: North or South
I am none of these
I am all of these...
I am Caribbean."- Peter Minshall

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Kes x Voice x Peter Minshall. "Dear Promoter." Aaron 'Voice' St Louis, 2019. Youtube, (youtu.be/Q4eoDOH1bJY).