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Caribbean culture is a term that explains the artistic, musical, literary, culinary, political and social elements that are representative of the Caribbean people all over the world. The Caribbean's culture has historically been partially influenced by European culture and traditions, especially British, Spanish, the Dutch and French. Over time, elements of the cultures of the Africans and other immigrant populations have become incorporated into mainstream Caribbean culture. It has also been strongly influenced by that of its linguistic, economic, and cultural neighbour, the United States.
Caribbean culture, like that of most countries around the world, is a product of its history, geography, and political system. Being a collection of settler nations, the Caribbean has been shaped by waves of migration that have combined to form a unique blend of customs, cuisine, and traditions that have marked the socio-cultural development of the nation.
The Caribbean (/ˌkærᵻˈbiːən/ or /kəˈrɪbiən/; Spanish: Caribe; Dutch: Caraïben ; Caribbean Hindustani: कैरिबियन (Kairibiyana); French: Caraïbe or more commonly Antilles) is a region that consists of the Caribbean Sea, its islands (some surrounded by the Caribbean Sea and some bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean), and the surrounding coasts. The region is southeast of the Gulf of Mexico and the North American mainland, east of Central America, and north of South America.
Situated largely on the Caribbean Plate, the region comprises more than 700 islands, islets, reefs, and cays. (See the list.) These islands generally form island arcs that delineate the eastern and northern edges of the Caribbean Sea. The Caribbean islands, consisting of the Greater Antilles on the north and the Lesser Antilles on the south and east (including the Leeward Antilles), are part of the somewhat larger West Indies grouping, which also includes the Lucayan Archipelago (comprising The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands) north of the Greater Antilles and Caribbean Sea. In a wider sense, the mainland countries of Belize, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana are also included.
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Caribbean culture is rich and diverse, from food, to music, to religion, to language - far richer than I can do in a short vid, but I try to communicate the richness.
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Celebrating One Culture many Flags: At the 44th Annual West Indian Day Parade there were elements of various Caribbean cultures who presented traditional dances, costumes, and music to the streets. Enjoy! Please check out my other videos, including "Labor Day Snapshots"!
This event focuses on celebrating the artistry, heritage, and history centered around the Caribbean.
Thousands, including Colin Powell, dance on Brooklyn streets for the West Indian American Day Parade. http://video.nypost.com
Students are introduced to some elements of West African traditions retained in contemporary Caribbean culture. This ties in with Social Studies syllabus for CSEC. A PowerPoint movie created in EDTECH 533
Hey, So this is an important video that we made as part of Afro-Caribbean culture week. As the title states, it is about stereotypes and the effects of pre-conceived identities. Stereotyping someone is a form of prejudice. It's not enough to just say that you didn't know because it translates into ignorance. Where you come from should not and must not define who you are. Let people create their own identities because it's not fair if you do it for them. A huge props to Kamau for the amazing visuals, you are talented! Also thank you to all the people that were a part of the video and made it possible.
This event focuses on celebrating the artistry, heritage, and history centered around the Caribbean.
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Caribbean Cultural Exchange Presents 7 Jewels of Nature, The 30th Annual Miss International Pageant at The University of South Florida.
These are performances by the Caribbean Cultural Explorers dance group at the International Festival of Raleigh, NC in 1993, 1994, 1997 and 2000.