Hewanorra, Land of Iguanas: St. Lucia

The Moreish Podcast

In today’s episode we explore the history of St. Lucia from indigenous tribes to colonization, slavery, and independence. It delves into the multicultural influences on modern-day St. Lucian culture, highlighting notable figures, national dishes, and traditional celebrations like Carnival and Creole Heritage Month.

Resources

https://www.stlucia.org/en/discover-saint-lucia/history-culture/

http://saintluciamissionun.org/about-saint-lucia/

https://www.britannica.com/place/Saint-Lucia

https://tracingafricanroots.wordpress.com/2015/02/02/st-lucia-slave-census-of-1815-reflecting-english-or-french-slave-trade-patterns/

https://www.facebook.com/KnowYourCaribbean/photos/stlucia-liberated-itself-from-slavery-for-almost-a-year-during-the-height-of-the/300705030643178/

https://www.slucia.com/visions/2002/indian.html

https://www.slucia.com/visions/plantation.html

https://www.stlucia.org/en/discover-saint-lucia/culinary

https://carnivalsaintlucia.com/history-of-the-carnival/

https://www.officeholidays.com/holidays/saint-lucia/saint-lucia-national-day

Recipes:

https://youtu.be/_o779MtHHL0?si=7k09WxjA_Bs1VJfw

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/jerk-sauce

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