Creole Storytelling

Make your own mask and follow along with the stories of Bouki and Lapin!

Join Dr. Elista Istre, founder of Belle Heritage, and Rangers Jodie and Dave. Dr. Istre recites stories of Bouki and Lapin! She talks about their antics while the Rangers bring the fox and rabbit puppets to life.

 

Duration:

9 minutes, 24 seconds

Dr. Elista Istre, founder of Belle Heritage, is joined by Rangers Jodie and Dave as she recites stories of Bouki and Lapin! Dr. Istre talks about their antics while the Rangers bring the fox and rabbit puppets to life.

 

The Creole stories features the characters “Bouki” and “Lapin”. Boukie is a fox and Lapin is a rabbit.

photo courtesy Ranger Jodie

How to Make Your Own Animal Mask

Download a fox or bunny mask template here, and print it out.

Items Needed:

• Mask template, click here for the fox mask or click here for the bunny mask
• Letter size cardstock
• Scissors
• Markers or crayons
• Elastic string, regular string, or yarn.

Instructions:

1. Open any of the printable files. You will need a PDF reader to view.

2. Print out the file on white A4 or letter size cardstock.

3. Color the mask if you choose the black and white template

4. Cut out the mask, including the eye holes.

5. Punch holes on both sides of the mask and attach an elastic string. (Regular string or yarn will work too.)

6. Wear the mask.