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Special Event
Event
Cultural Similarities of West Africa and the Caribbean
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Fee:
Free.Location:
Virgin Islands National Park Resource Management and Science Building at Lind Point.Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
4 hours
Type of Event
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Description
West Africans and the Caribbeans have many things in common. Acculturation and distance could not make meaningful differences. Come let's learn about Religion, Iconic symbols on philosophies and culture, Herbal Medication, Games (Oware/Ayo/Mancala), Folkloric stories (Ananse/Spider stories, Food, etc. with our International Volunteer-in-Parks, Mr. Samuel Acquaah.
Mr. Acquaah has worked for the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board for 13 years and managed Osu Castle for 8 years. This cross-cultural professional development opportunity is the product of many months of work and collaboration with the U.S. Embassy Ghana, U.S. State Department, the National Park Service Office of International Affairs, Virgin Islands National Park, and Christiansted National Historic Site.
Program will be held at the new Resource Managment and Sciences building at Lind Point. A safari will run from the visitor center parking lot at 9:45 am and return at 2 pm.
Reservation or Registration: No
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