Local culture thrives on the island of St. John
St. John, one of the trio of the U.S. Virgin Islands, is often described as the last untouched paradise. Spanning just 20 square miles, two-thirds of this island is preserved as the Virgin Islands ...
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RELIGIOUS, ETHNIC AND RITUAL INFLUENCES -THE GODS OF CARNIVAL
The moko jumbie pays homage to the Afrcian ancestral spirit towering over our island. Stilt walkers are said to embody the dancing and walking spirit along with those dressed as devils ...
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TRADITIONAL CHARACTERS AND THE EXTERNALISED PAST
Where did the Moko Jumbie originate? In some parts of Africa such as in the Mandingo tribes, there was a character named by the Europeans as ‘Mumbo Jumbo’ as far back as in 1795. He would ...
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Brevard on a budget: 6 free, fun things to do on the Space Coast for Jan. 24 through 30
Enjoy live entertainment featuring the Indian River Flute Circle, Safari Todd, Wah Lum Kung Fu, Hiti Mahana, Moko Jumbie Stilt Walkers and the Junkanoo Band, American Belly Dance Club, Spirit of ...
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Photo Focus: Moko Jumbies: Crafting Art Through Wire Manipulation
Originating in Africa, the moko jumbie was introduced to the Caribbean in the 19th century and has become deeply rooted in V.I. culture and lore. Edney Freeman, a sculptor by trade, has kept the ...
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CALENDAR - COMMUNITY CALENDAR
10 a.m., STT, V.I. Port Authority Board to meet at agency’s Administrative Building in Lindbergh Bay. Thursday, Feb. 20 9 a.m., V.I., the 2025 District Spelling Bee ...