Caribbean Civilization: Diversity and Culture - Reclaiming our Caribbean Islands by https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b Diversity and culture among our various Caribbean islands en-us 2016-10-26 22:25:58 UTC 2025-11-20 23:25:37 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padletuploads.blob.core.windows.net/aws/143416752/c94d077fee5de5c1c7f8b0debdda9a9e/Caribbean_icon.jpg Caribbean Civilization: Diversity and Culture - Reclaiming our Caribbean Islands siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/133491343 Unarguably, Caribbean Civilization aka FOUN 1101 was one of the classes that gave students a definite eyeopener into their often misunderstood pasts. This course has challenged all that we have learnt about our own history and caused us to see that what we were taught when we were younger was what the colonizers wanted us to know. Myths were uncovered and clarified and the knowledge we now walk away with is so much more vast. We learnt that the Caribbean is such a diverse place with a mixture of rich cultures that should be celebrated and kept and cherished so that we can make our own 'NEW WORLD' and not just be the remnants of colonization. So in this project, our group members collectively decided that we do not want to be just remnants of our past, but we want to embrace it for the good that it has brought to our spectacular Caribbean. We want to laugh, sing, jump, skip and have fun with our various cultures and traditions, So through this portfolio assignment, we celebrate culture, we celebrate diversity, our way of life, our foods, our games and most importantly, we celebrate OUR CARIBBEAN. As we learn from each other, we hope that you too may learn to embrace not just your culture, but the various cultures of the Caribbean and allow the Caribbean to be unified once again. Enjoy!]]> 2016-10-26 22:29:25 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/133491343 Brief view of diversity within the Caribbean siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/138600851 2016-11-18 02:07:38 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/138600851 Caribbean People Try Each Other's Desserts. siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/138601234 This video helps to portray our idea of unity, through the aspects of food, something that makes everybody happy. :) Thank you Buzzfeed!]]> 2016-11-18 02:11:57 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/138601234 siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/138604733 2016-11-18 02:50:50 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/138604733 The Abolition of Slavery siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/139789409 The map below shows the time periods in which Slavery was abolished all throughout the Caribbean,]]> 2016-11-24 16:30:50 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/139789409 siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/139792936 Bahamian slang and their meaning's. #dialect]]> 2016-11-24 17:00:22 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/139792936 A Forcible Appeal for Abolition of the Slave Trade siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/139793349 After dealing with Slavery for so long, in order to embrace our true Caribbean, we had to first work very hard to move for it to be abolished. The following picture depicts a scene in the Caribbean with two slaves tied to palm trees being flogged by black overseers while a well-dressed white woman looks on. 2 April 1792. ]]> 2016-11-24 17:03:59 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/139793349 British Virgin Islands Accent Tag siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/139916090 One of our group members; Sadé Piper is from the British Virgin Islands. The following video depicts some of the slangs we use in the British Virgin Islands and some of the mainly used dialect that we have picked up over the years. Welcome to a bit of the BVI. Enjoy!]]> 2016-11-25 15:29:19 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/139916090 21 Hilarious Tweets that perfectly sum up being Caribbean siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/139924980 We all know that the majority of these tweets are ones that we can relate to. Being Caribbean is not just limited to one island, or being from Jamaica as people in the United States seem to think. Most of the islands have a lot in common but we just do not know other peoples culture. With these tweets, it is our intention to show that what we have is unique to the Caribbean and it helps to form our cultural identity as we learnt about in one of the lectures in FOUN 1101 this semester. ]]> 2016-11-25 17:00:34 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/139924980 Americans Try Caribbean Foods For The First Time siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/139992436 In the lectures, the professor talked about the myths that even we as Caribbean people thought about our own history. Although some of the things these people were saying about their perceptions of the Caribbean are not related to the myths in the lecture, they still show how other people view the Caribbean. Our point of view that we are trying to portray in this project is intended to celebrate not the myths but the truths of our Caribbean. The part in this video that is really interesting is that they keep mentioning Rihanna as if that is all they know about the Caribbean and we as Caribbean people need to work together to correct things like this. ]]> 2016-11-26 23:42:40 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/139992436 Boxing Day Junkanoo- Valley Boys siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140024416 As the Junkanoo parade moves through the streets of downtown Nassau, Bahamas in the early hours of the morning (generally from 2am to 10am), the energy of the dancers and the beat of the music motivates the vast crowds of supporters and spectators to start moving in their seats, or on their feet, or in the trees, or on balconies...]]> 2016-11-27 15:19:12 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140024416 Junkanoo - Bahamas Native Festival siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140024505 The history of The Bahamas Junkanoo
Legend has it that you haven't needed an excuse to party in The Bahamas for well over 500 years. But ask folks here at the top of the Caribbean how The Bahamas Junkanoo Tradition got started and they'll all tell you a different story; with many believing it was established by John Canoe, a legendary West African Prince, who outwitted the English and became a local hero; and others suspecting it comes from the French ‘gens inconnus,’ which translates as 'unknown' or 'masked people'.
The most popular belief, however, is that it developed from the days of slavery. The influx of Loyalists in the late 18th Century brought many enslaved people who were given three days off at Christmas, which they celebrated by singing and dancing in colourful masks, travelling from house to house, often on stilts. Junkanoo nearly vanished after slavery was abolished but the revival of the festival in The Bahamas now provides entertainment for many thousands.]]> 2016-11-27 15:20:49 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140024505 BVI Emancipation Festival siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140036132 In the British Virgin Islands, we do not have a specific name for our festival. Every year though, it is dedicated to somebody who either contributed to our community or to festival in some major way. Festival is celebrated in August as there are holidays of August Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. But usually the whole month of August is filled with festivities. 

August Monday is when the community comes together to view or participate in a big parade in Road Town and troupes show out in their various colours to celebrate emancipation which is seen in the video below. 

Our festival is filled with music, food and dancing. Also in the video nearing the end are "Moka Jumbies" which are the people dancing on tall stilts. The festival committee usually organizes Festival Village which is the one time per year that we in the BVI experience our own coney island, there are rides, they put together a show and there are booths selling food and drinks. Everybody goes and has a wonderful time celebrating our culture.]]> 2016-11-27 17:56:28 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140036132 The Evolution of Junkanoo siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140053050 The jovial spirit of the Caribbean is constantly expressed through our upbeat music and numerous festivals. One of these festivals is Junkanoo, which is celebrated in The Bahamas. Many have attempted to find the sole origin of Junkanoo, but history mentions many stories, events and notable characters as contributors to the colorful festival. So far, the only certainty we know is that whenever slaves were given free time, they didn’t hesitate to shake cowbells, beat goat-skinned drums and don animal furs all in the spirit of celebration. 

Like all things, time brought on changes and Bahamians began constructing their own elaborate costumes in preparation for the highly anticipated competition that modern Junkanoo has become. In addition to massive costumes, actual wind and percussion instruments have been added to enhance the original instruments of our ancestors. Dancers now practiced for hours throughout the week to perfect long choreographies in order to execute a flawless performance for the nation every Christmas and Boxing Day.

Most recently, Junkanoo Carnival has been introduced in the Bahamas to offer a blend of the best features each festival has to offer. This shows the attempt to integrate other Caribbean cultures into Bahamian culture and thus, build a sense of unity between all islands.

One of the most memorable lessons from Caribbean civilizations is that the culture in each Caribbean civilization is subject to change in order to adapt to advancements in the modern world.]]> 2016-11-27 21:34:35 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140053050 Anegada's Annual Lobster Fest - British Virgin Islands siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140054552 Anegada Lobster Festival is a two-day culinary event held on the shores of Anegada. The event was created to entice our community, visitors, new travellers and the niche market of food connoisseurs to the shores of the British Virgin Islands to experience our versatile tourism product.

The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board, together with the population of Anegada, will feature talented local chefs who will be on hand to prepare, cook, and serve plated sample lobster dishes at participating Anegada restaurants. Over the course of two days, attendees will embark on an island adventure that will take them on a culinary journey via safari, scooter or rental car.

Along with spectacular sightseeing, great food, drink, and a sunset party, attendees will have a unique Anegada experience unlike any other in the Caribbean.
]]> 2016-11-27 21:54:49 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140054552 Barbados Crop Over Festival siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140057015 This summer festival is the most colorful and popular of the summer season in Barbados as it originates from the 1780's, a time where the  was the largest producer of sugar. The celebration marks the  end of a sugar season and another successful sugar cane harvest. I for one, have spent time at this wonderful festival and be able to experience the Grand Kadooment parade and admire the large bands with members dressed in the fantastic costumes which depict a number of themes. Here is a video as revelers make their way to Spring Garden whilst Bajan calypso music is played as Designers of the costumes compete for the Designer of the Year prize. Early Crop Over celebrations took place on plantations or groups of plantations and were concentrated on the mill yard. 
The harvested cane was brought to the mill yard by animal-drawn carts which were decorated with branches and flowers, such as hibiscus, bougainvillea and oleander. The very last cart carried 'Mr.Harding' an effigy made of cane trash and stuff, it symbolized the period between sugar crops when employment was difficult.  A Bajan at that time might have been a sugar curer in crop time and a carpenter in hard times. 
Food was also important as a number of animals were slaughtered, so there was alot of meat, which was made into stews, pudding and souse and roast pork. There were fragrant pots of peas and rice, as well as coconut bread and pone.
The festival dwindled around the 1940's but did not die out entirely.]]> 2016-11-27 22:27:40 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140057015 Barbados Crop Over Festival siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140059513 The event spans for 12 weeks beginning with Crop Over Cavalcades and ends in August with Grand Kadooment. Celebrations reveal all aspects of Barbadian culture, which is seen in various exhibitions of craft, art, music and dance. The Crop Over Opening Gala & the Ceremonial Delivery of the last canes officially commence the Barbados Crop Over Festival where the King & Queen of the Crop Over Festival are chosen. This picture shows the 2013 King & Queen..]]> 2016-11-27 23:05:11 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140059513 Barbados Crop Over Festival siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140060495 In comparison to Grand Kadooment, there is also The Junior Kadooment for the children which sees young revellers parading in costumes to the National Stadium]]> 2016-11-27 23:17:58 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140060495 Barbados Crop Over Festival siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140060984 Foreday Morning Jam is a nightime parade during the festival with organized revellers similar to Grand Kadooment, where the revellers are covered in body paint & mud whilst partying through the streets of Barbados. This event is a precursor to Grand Kadooment Celebration and is said to be the cooler option and started in 1995 as a small spectacle and quickly grew.]]> 2016-11-27 23:24:24 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140060984 Bajan Slang siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140061394 2016-11-27 23:30:29 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140061394 Barbadian/Bajan Proverbs siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140061687 2016-11-27 23:35:19 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140061687 Barbadian Food- The Conkie siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140061794 In modern Barbados conkies are eaten during Independence Day celebrations on November 30...Bajans Love We Conkies]]> 2016-11-27 23:37:20 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140061794 Barbadian Food- A Bread And Two siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140062034 This is basically salt bread with fish cakes on the inside and is a bajan delicacy ]]> 2016-11-27 23:41:01 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140062034 Virgin Gorda Easter Parade - British Virgin Islands siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140065117 Easter is party time in Virgin Gorda. Pageants and competitions in early April build up to a weekend of fun filled activities including the village opening, calypso monarch competitions, a morning tramp and parade. Every year in Virgin Gorda, the festival committee puts together a list of festivities to celebrate Easter. Festivities of which include an Easter Egg Hunt and there is usually a parade which is shown in the video below. ]]> 2016-11-28 00:31:56 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140065117 British Virgin Islands National Dish - Fungi and Fish siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140073006 Ingredients for the Fish
2 ¼ firm white fish. ½ Teaspoon “Accent Seasoning”.1 cup water.   1 teaspoon margarine.1 medium onion cut into large chunks.1 small tomato, chopped. 1 ½ teaspoons vinegar. 4 1/2 teaspoons lemons or lime juice.1 lime, sliced. ¼ teaspoon salt.
For the Fungi
5 ounces frozen cut okra.¾ cup fine yellow cornmeal.1 ¼ cup boiling water.  1 tablespoon butter.1/8 teaspoon salt.Pepper.    
http://www.bvi.gov.vg/content/territorial-dish
]]> 2016-11-28 02:12:34 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140073006 Barbados National Dish siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140080928 Cou Cou served with flying fish

  • 8oz corn meal
  • 3oz okras
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • water
  • salt to taste
]]> 2016-11-28 03:54:39 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140080928 New Year's Junkanoo, 2016 siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140087026 A modern Junkanoo performance. Note the use of animal prints in the costumes to stay true to the history of Junkanoo. 

]]> 2016-11-28 05:41:47 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140087026 Queen Conch - Bahamian Cuisine siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140087480 One can't mention Bahamian cuisine without talking about conch! This aquatic mollusk makes appearances in nearly all our dishes. From fritters to the delicious tropical conch salad pictured below, no one can resist this staple in Bahamian cuisine. Even its shell is valuable; it can be hollowed to make a horn or intricately carved into lovely jewelry!]]> 2016-11-28 05:55:01 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140087480 British Virgin Islands Delicacies siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140087921 One cannot talk about food from the BVI without mentioning their oh so unique Peas Soup. Our Red Pea Soup is made thick with red kidney beans, smoked pig tail, cornmeal dumplings and seasonings such as onion, celery and garlic. Be aware, we British Virgin Islanders like our broth syrupy-sweet]]> 2016-11-28 06:05:17 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140087921 Conch Shell Jewelry siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140088306 2016-11-28 06:12:15 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140088306 Barbadian Folk Music siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140102512 2016-11-28 08:28:35 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140102512 Barbadian Folk Music siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140102842 2016-11-28 08:30:30 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140102842 Barbadian Folk Music siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140102953 The upcoming videos show folk music in Barbados which is well known throughout island. Folk music is used to tell a story, a story of the past not only as a means of entertainment.

]]> 2016-11-28 08:31:17 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140102953 Tuk Band of Barbados siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140103164 The video below entail the renditions of a Tuk band and showcases Mother Sally, the Green Monkey, Shaggy bear and the Stiltman all of which are part of Barbadian culture. These characters depict aspects of the past during the time of slavery. The Mother Sally, represents fertility; the Green monkey commonly found in the island is also seen and the Shaggy bear and Stiltman represent African witch doctors along with bank holidays and surviving hard times respectively.

]]> 2016-11-28 08:32:36 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140103164 “How does the Oistins Fish Festival show diversity within the Caribbean?” siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140103470  Firstly, this festival is only celebrated in Barbados while other festivals are celebrated in other islands of the Caribbean such as Junkanoo in The Bahamas. Secondly, as mentioned before the Tuk-band performs for the crowd at the festival. Tuk is considered to be folk music in Barbados which originated in the time of slavery. This form of music is specific to Barbados.  In society today, the Tuk band is still very alive and goes around to communities around the time of crop over and other festivals such as Oistins Fish festivals performing for those in the communities encouraging feedback in the form or singing or dancing. This is used as a way to keep this rich culture alive in the island of Barbados. 




Reference: https://repeatingislands.com/2009/05/19/barbados%E2%80%99-tuk-bands-and-traditional-costumes/

]]> 2016-11-28 08:34:32 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140103470 This image shows Lobster and Marlin which was prepared and sold at the Festival. siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140103854 (This image was taken from www.loopbarbados.com)]]> 2016-11-28 08:37:18 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140103854 This image shows a gentlemen preparing fish to be sold at the Oistins Fish Festival. siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140104104 (This image was taken from www.theweddingplannersindia.com )]]> 2016-11-28 08:38:59 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140104104 This image shows individuals competing against each other in the climb-the-grease-pole competition. siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140104524  (This image is taken from www.barbadostoday.bb )]]> 2016-11-28 08:41:14 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140104524 This image illustrates a friendly competition of fish boning. Those in the fish industry pride themselves on how quickly and efficiently they can remove the bones of the fish and this art is passed on from parents or grandparents to children and the cycle continues. siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140104765 (This photo was taken from www.funbarbados.com )]]> 2016-11-28 08:42:40 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140104765 Oistins, Barbados siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140105337 This photo was taken from www.michaelwtravels.boardingarea.com]]> 2016-11-28 08:46:38 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140105337 Oistins Fish Festival - Barbados siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140106573 “Have all your reading worked up an appetite? The Caribbean, which for centuries was considered the melting pot of culture shall surely satisfy that craving. Each island so rich with culture of a different flavour but how about a healthy serving of some good old ‘Bajan’ culture.”


Where do you spend your Saturday nights? 

“Baxter’s Road,” “Oistins” many would say and why you ask? “Fuh fish!” The fish industry has always been a big aspect of Barbadian culture supplying the population for many years along with providing employment for some. In a tribute to the hardworking individuals in the fish industry, a festival called the Oistins Fish Festival was born. 

This festival is held annually in Oistins and showcases arts and craft, live music from the steel-pan and Tuk-band along with friendly competitions such as the fish boning competition and the climb the grease pole competition. In addition, fish among other delicacies are sold. 

Join me and let’s take a look at this wonderful Festival! 

Welcome to Oistins

]]> 2016-11-28 08:57:03 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140106573 Which Caribbean Island are you from? siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140116136 The image below shows the islands in the Caribbean where my colleagues and I are from.

We hope that through this presentation of our various cultures that you have learnt something as we have learnt from each other. Embrace your culture and traditions, learn to love the Caribbean for its diversity and various cultures and not for what we were taught about our past. Our past may have had effects on us greatly but that does not mean we should focus solely on the negative, we should embrace the positivity of OUR CARIBBEAN.

This Project was done by:
Sade Piper - BVI
Siddiq Manzano - Trinidad
Paighe Bovell - Barbados
Georgia Bowe - Bahamas
Yamir Smith - Bahamas
Orlando Thompson - Barbados]]> 2016-11-28 09:59:35 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140116136 BVI Spring Regatta/Sailing Festival siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140133172 The British Virgin Islands has been heralded as the "the sailing capital of the Caribbean." With protected waters inside the Sir Francis Drake Channel, abundant safe anchorages, and average daytime temperatures in the mid 80s, tempered by the cooling trade winds, it is no wonder that the BVI plays host to yacht clubs that are considered to be among the best in the Caribbean.One of the Top Sailing Regatta's in the Caribbean. 7 days of perfect wind, warm water and hot racing! Join over 150 yachts from around the world to race on three course areas, 18 classes, something for everyone. Today, the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival is one of the Caribbean’s premier annual racing events. It has developed a reputation for serious competition and serious partying. ]]> 2016-11-28 11:43:05 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140133172 BVI Folk Music - Fungi Music siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140134454 The British Virgin Islands is known for its Fungi Music. There are various Fungi Bands which play at local events and they even play at the newly opened Tortola Pier Park to welcome the cruise-ship passengers into the beautiful British Virgin Islands. Below is just one of the Bands in the BVI called "The Lashing Dogs"]]> 2016-11-28 11:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140134454 siddiq_manzano https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140141606 2016-11-28 12:35:22 UTC https://padlet.com/siddiq_manzano/suvl2eivlt8b/wish/140141606