1. Virgin Islands Culture Information Virgin Islands Now Explore St. Thomas, St. John, St. Croix and Water Island Virgin Islands - Culture. Caribbean and American, that is a description of culture in the United States Virgin Islands. It is a http://www.vinow.com/general_usvi/culture

Saturday, June 12, 2004 Home Page Accommodations Activities/Sports Cruise Guide ... Advertise Virgin Islands Culture Caribbean and American, that is a description of culture in the United States Virgin Islands. You will find fast-food restaurants like Subway and McDonalds next to local restaurants serving pates and boiled fish. You will find large grocery stores selling everything from Campbells Soup to Sara-lee pound cakes. Around the corner from the grocery store will be a fisherman selling a fresh catch from his truck. On the radio you can hear calypso music, reggae, American pop, salsa, blues, oldies, rock and roll and many other genres. Florida oranges and strawberries are sold as are kenips, mangos and coconuts. Fashions include jeans, t-shirts, jerseys, polo shirts and other Western style dress. Local sports enthusiast watch and play baseball, basketball and football. And CNN news is broadcasted daily and discussed just as often as local gossip. Together the American and Caribbean combination makes the United States Virgin Islands a unique and interesting place.

2. Caribbean Websites And Links Organised In An Easy To Use Directory Caribbean Site Directory General Directory - us virgin islands - society and culture US virgin islands culture - Virgin Islands information -directory center - US virgin islands culture - http://www.caribbeansitedirectory.com/links/usvirginislands-societyandculture.ht

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3. Homeland Collections Featuring Virgin Islands Culture At Its Finest virgin islands culture at its Best. See colorful pictures of the carnivals and festivals. Virgin Islands Culture at its Finest! http://homelandcollections.com/

Virgin Islands' Culture at its Finest! Virgin Island's Market Place Virgin Islands' 2004 Calendars - Order Today! Virgin Islands' Directory Subscribe to the Homeland Collections newsletter We wish you a Happy New Year from the Bright and warm U. S. Virgin Islands! Enter Frederiksted Parade by Clicking on the picture or Crucian Christmas Festival and see the St. Croix Festival 2003 to 2004 in all its Glory!! St. Croix Digital And Film Photography Club meets every first Wednesday of the Month in St. Croix Virgin Islands 6:00 p.m. at Gertrude's. See Sunset Jazz Subscribe to the Homeland Collections newsletter F estivals 2003 -2004 From St. Croix - Kings and Queens of the Band December 30, 2003 In 2002-2003, we celebrated 50 years of Festival in St. Croix V.I. See 2001- 2002 Festival pictures St. Croix Festival Schedule for 2003 - 2004. See 2002 - 2003 Festival by clicking on the Queen's picture or Festival 2002- 2003 St. John Festival 2003

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5. British Virgin Islands Culture | Lonely Planet World Guide British virgin islands culture. No trace remains of the islands original Indian population; today s inhabitants are mostly descended http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/caribbean/british_virgin_islands/cultur

home search help worldguide ... Postcards British Virgin Islands Culture No trace remains of the islands' original Indian population; today's inhabitants are mostly descended from slaves or slave owners. The hybrid Caribbean culture is evident in the food, in the music and in the handmade sloops that many locals use for fishing. Islanders reflect a mixture of British and West Indian influences when playing their dashing style of cricket and when they wash down a plate of conch fritters with a pint of ale. Virgin Islanders are suckers for a beat. Fungi bands play scratch instruments such as gourds and washboards and sing songs that often comment on local social and political issues. Calypso, known originally as kaiso, was brought here by African slaves and used as a form of communication and rebellion. It's still an integral part of the islands' Carnival, which began as a celebration of slave emancipation. A lot of islanders of African descent retain a strong belief in the spirit world: ghosts (jumbis) often get blamed for bad things and credited for good things on the islands. Jumbi stories were an important part of slave culture, used not only as spine-tingling entertainment on moonlit nights, but also as cautionary tales for children. The inspirational antics of Bru Nansi, a wily spidery man who prevailed in adverse circumstances, were an integral part of West African slave culture. Storytelling traditions persist today, though often in more structured settings such as community halls and festival gatherings.

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Culture and Ethnicity in the Virgin Islands www.pubvi.org People United for a Better Virgin Islands www.wcstx.com Women's Coalition of St. Croix www.unitedway.vi United Way of St. Thomas-St. John www.st-thomas.com/museum American Caribbean Historical Museum www.usvi.net/usvi/stx/history.html Thumbnail History of St. Croix www.stcroixlandmarks.org St. Croix Landmarks Society www.venture.to/index.html Venture to St. Croix www.vitourism.com/culture2.htm Learn more about the Culture of the Virgin Islands www.vitourism.com/culture.htm Learn More about the Culture of the Virgin Islands www.nanniesinparadise.com Nannies in Paradise 195.224.187.36/usvi/dir/sc Society and Culture in United States Virgin Islands www.usvi.net/caribcat/reich.html www.gotostcroix.com/culture.htm GoToStCroix.com: St. Croix Culture, Virgin Islands Customs, www.virginisles.com/culture.html US Virgin Islands: The Culture of the Virgin Islands www.vinow.com/general_usvi/culture Virgin Islands Culture Information www.homelandcollections.com Homeland Collections featuring Virgin Islands Culture at its www.bvislander.com/dir/society.html

7. US Virgin Islands Culture | Lonely Planet World Guide The US Virgin Islands have a hybrid heritage. from the Danes, who owned the islands for over 250 Today the dominant culture overlaying all these is distinctly http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/caribbean/us_virgin_islands/culture.htm

home search help worldguide ... Postcards US Virgin Islands Culture The US Virgin Islands have a hybrid heritage. There's no trace of the original Indian population; the islands' inhabitants are mostly descended from slaves or from slave owners. The European legacy comes predominantly from the Danes, who owned the islands for over 250 years, plus traces from English and Dutch plantation owners. A French presence stems from the French Huguenots, who came to escape Catholic France in the mid-19th century or arrived when the French owned St Croix. The former have contributed to a community of people referred to as Frenchies who live, predictably, in Frenchtown, just west of Charlotte Amalie. Recent arrivals include a number of American and European expats and a handful of immigrants from nearby Puerto Rico. Today the dominant culture overlaying all these is distinctly American, the result of 80 years of US strategic and commercial interest in the islands. English is the main language on all the islands but it has Creole influences, which means you can say 'mon' with impunity. Puerto Rican emigrants speak Spanish, while some of the Frenchies still speak French. A lot of islanders of African descent retain a strong belief in the spirit world: ghosts ( jumbis ) often get blamed for bad things and credited for good things on the islands. Jumbi stories were an important part of slave culture, used not only as spine-tingling entertainment on moonlit nights but also as cautionary tales for children. The inspirational tales of Bru Nansi, a wily spidery man who prevailed in adverse circumstances, were transported to the Caribbean from West Africa. Storytelling traditions persist today though often in more structured settings such as community halls and festival gatherings.

8. U.S. Virgin Islands History & U.S. Virgin Islands Culture | IExplore US Virgin Islands Travel. Monthly Newsletter. Signup for monthly travel specials Save up to 50% Privacy Statement. US Virgin Islands History. http://www.iexplore.com/dmap/U.S. Virgin Islands/History

dateString = 1121459567; FORBES' #1 ADVENTURE TRAVEL SITE 4 YEARS IN A ROW TIME MAGAZINE TOP 50 Your experts in adventure and experiential travel Keyword Search: Home Trip Finder Destination Guides Join / Sign-in ... U.S. Virgin Islands History E-mail this page U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Travel and Trips U.S. Virgin Islands Overview The Essentials Where to Go ... Shopping Monthly Newsletter Sign-up for monthly travel specials Save up to 50% Privacy Statement U.S. Virgin Islands History In 1917, the U.S., fearful of German expansion and eager for a naval base to help protect the Panama Canal, bought the islands from Denmark for US$25 million. The territory experienced economic hardship until the early 1960s, when tourism became lucrative. Today, they are the easternmost possession of the U.S. in the Western Hemisphere - a territory with a nonvoting delegate in the U.S. House of Representatives. U.S. Virgin Islands Trip Search See Trips to U.S. Virgin Islands U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Experts Meet our Caribbean expert Mary Marks U.S. Virgin Islands Travelers' Reviews

9. British Virgin Islands History & British Virgin Islands Culture | IExplore British Virgin Islands History. The sense of freedom (yet safety) Read all British Virgin Islands Travel Reviews. British Virgin Islands Merchandise. http://iexplore.military.com/dmap/British Virgin Islands/History

dateString = 1121458888; Keyword Search: Home Trip Finder Destination Guides Join / Sign-in ... British Virgin Islands History E-mail this page Keyword Search Help British Virgin Islands Travel Travel and Trips British Virgin Islands Overview The Essentials Where to Go ... Health and Vaccinations Monthly Newsletter Sign-up for monthly travel specials Save up to 50% Privacy Statement British Virgin Islands History Watergoing vessels have long been important to these islands. The original inhabitants - Ciboney, Arawak and Carib Indians - moved among the islands in their oceangoing craft. In 1493 the islands saw the arrival of several larger boats commanded by an explorer in the service of Spain: Christopher Columbus. Shortly thereafter, pirate ships became fond of the islands, drawn by the same secluded coves that today harbor pleasure craft. They continued to make use of them even after Dutch farmers settled on the islands in the mid 1600s. The British gained control in 1672. They built sugar, cotton and indigo plantations on several of the islands and imported slaves. After slavery was abolished in 1834, the plantation economy came to an end. Most of the landowners abandoned their holdings shortly thereafter, leaving the islands to the former slaves and their descendants. In the 1960s, Laurence Rockefeller's elegant resort on Virgin Gorda, Little Dix Bay, kickstarted the travel industry. The Cary family started its charter yacht company, The Moorings, on Tortola a few years later. Now tourism is the mainstay of the country's economy, although there is a burgeoning banking industry as well.

10. U.S. Virgin Islands History & U.S. Virgin Islands Culture | IExplore US Virgin Islands History. bays and neighboring islands . Read all US Virgin Islands Travel Reviews. US Virgin Islands Merchandise. http://iexplore.military.com/dmap/U.S. Virgin Islands/History

dateString = 1121458990; Keyword Search: Home Trip Finder Destination Guides Join / Sign-in ... U.S. Virgin Islands History E-mail this page Keyword Search Help U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Travel and Trips U.S. Virgin Islands Overview The Essentials Where to Go ... Shopping Monthly Newsletter Sign-up for monthly travel specials Save up to 50% Privacy Statement U.S. Virgin Islands History In 1917, the U.S., fearful of German expansion and eager for a naval base to help protect the Panama Canal, bought the islands from Denmark for US$25 million. The territory experienced economic hardship until the early 1960s, when tourism became lucrative. Today, they are the easternmost possession of the U.S. in the Western Hemisphere - a territory with a nonvoting delegate in the U.S. House of Representatives. U.S. Virgin Islands Trip Search See Trips to U.S. Virgin Islands U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Experts Meet our Caribbean expert Mary Marks U.S. Virgin Islands Travelers' Reviews Beth Moorman What did you enjoy most about U.S. Virgin

11. U.S. Virgin Islands History & U.S. Virgin Islands Culture | IExplore US Virgin Islands Travel. http://iexplore.nationalgeographic.com/dmap/U.S. Virgin Islands/History

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12. British Virgin Islands History & British Virgin Islands Culture | IExplore British Virgin Islands Travel. http://iexplore.nationalgeographic.com/dmap/British Virgin Islands/History

dateString = 1121459598; Home Site Index Customer Service Shop MAGAZINES: National Traveler Adventure NG Kids NG Explorer TV AND FILM: Channel (U.S.) Channel (Intl) Explorer GUIDES: Adventure and Animals and History and Maps and News Photography Travel For Kids For Students For Teachers Complete Site Complete Site Index Subscribe Shop Call 1-800-iExplore Keyword Trip Search: Home Trip Finder Destination Guides Join / Sign-in ... British Virgin Islands History E-mail this page Keyword Search Help British Virgin Islands Travel Travel and Trips British Virgin Islands Overview The Essentials Where to Go ... Health and Vaccinations Monthly Newsletter Sign-up for monthly travel specials Save up to 50% Privacy Statement British Virgin Islands History Watergoing vessels have long been important to these islands. The original inhabitants - Ciboney, Arawak and Carib Indians - moved among the islands in their oceangoing craft. In 1493 the islands saw the arrival of several larger boats commanded by an explorer in the service of Spain: Christopher Columbus. Shortly thereafter, pirate ships became fond of the islands, drawn by the same secluded coves that today harbor pleasure craft. They continued to make use of them even after Dutch farmers settled on the islands in the mid 1600s. The British gained control in 1672. They built sugar, cotton and indigo plantations on several of the islands and imported slaves. After slavery was abolished in 1834, the plantation economy came to an end. Most of the landowners abandoned their holdings shortly thereafter, leaving the islands to the former slaves and their descendants.

13. Caribbean People And Culture - The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board BVI The British virgin islands culture is reflected in its many art forms including such indigenous music as fungi, a form of scratch band music. http://www.bvitouristboard.com/bvi/bvi-people.htm

BVI History National Parks Visit Our Islands Sailing The BVI ... Search Smiling faces are everywhere in The BVI People and Culture We welcome you home - even the very first time! With its series of small villages and close-knit communities, there is a home-like feel to The British Virgin Islands. The people here are one of The BVI's best kept secrets; they are a church-going, community-spirited group who believe in helping one another and welcoming visitors to their islands. They are proud and resourceful and have made the transition from a largely rural economy of farming and fishing just a few short decades ago to one of tourism and international finance easily. The people of The British Virgin Islands have their roots in Africa, but their culture is firmly Caribbean. The families of many BVIslanders have been here for generations. But The BVI has also been infused with people from many other islands and countries, and whose presence has turned the islands into a Caribbean and global melting pot. The British Virgin Islands culture is reflected in its many art forms including such indigenous music as fungi, a form of scratch band music. But music here also encompasses Caribbean imports such as steel band music whose melodic sounds

14. Virgin Islands Culture & Entertainment If all this culture isn t exactly your cup of tea, how about a ball here, not even farm league softball is the hotly contested sport in the Virgin Islands. http://www.usvi.net/caribcat/night.html

Watch Out For Those Sidewalks! by Vivian Williamson-Bryan Contrary to popular opinion, it is not true that St Thomas's sidewalks are rolled up at 5 pm! It just seems that way. Our nightlife isn't apparent to the casual onlooker - and certainly not to the tourist fresh off the plane (we don't count those ones off the boat - most of those pull out by 6 pm - you'd think they were going to turn into pumpkins or something) - but there is some if you look. Really. Since we don't have the usual collection of TGIFs, bowling alleys, roller skating rinks, amusement parks or that ever popular indoor entertainment complex - the mega mall - just what do we have? Well ... probably as many diversions - if not more - than the average smaller city (and it's no fair comparing us to NYC or DC either!). While not quite the Great White Way, the St Thomas "cultural"/theatre scene is surprisingly robust. Besides the Reichhold performances (big time culture), there are regular performances by the local theatre group, Pistarckle Theatre (their productions are lots of fun - rollicking musicals seem to be a favourite - The Wiz, Nunsense

15. Culture, St. John USVI If you re interested in virgin islands culture you must read Guy Benjamin s Me and My Beloved Virgin. . ST. JOHN, VIRGIN ISLANDS CULTURAL ARTICLES. http://www.stjohnbeachguide.com/Culture.htm

If you're interested in Virgin Islands Culture you must read Guy Benjamin's " Me and My Beloved Virgin ." It's a one of a kind memoir of St. John backtime written in Mr. Benjamin's delightful and easy to read style. You will get a genuine feel of life on St. John before the days of tourism and the National Park. ST. JOHN, VIRGIN ISLANDS CULTURAL ARTICLES Quotes (Food For Thought) Pensamientos Acerca de Turismo y Desarrollo St. John Music Scene Movement Band ... About That Wave (by Steve Simon)

16. Caribbean CHOICE - Your Gateway To The Caribbean! 2004. European Union United Kingdom British Virgin Islands British virgin islands culture History. Culture and History of Tortola http://www.caribbeanchoice.com/bvi/culture.asp

HOME Carnival Recipes Islands ... Current Weather Related United Kingdom European Union Caribbean Corner Newsletters Battle of the Islands Carnival Polls ... Suggestions Featured Ad Countries Culture Market Community Resources Select a Country or Island... Anguilla Aruba Bahamas Barbados Belize Bermuda British Virgin Islands Canada Cayman Islands Cuba Dominica Dominican Republic European Union Florida France Grenada Guadeloupe Guyana Haiti Honduras Jamaica Martinique Mexico Montserrat Netherlands Netherlands Antilles Puerto Rico St. Kitts and Nevis St. Lucia St. Vincent and the Grenadines Suriname Trinidad and Tobago Turks and Caicos United Kingdom United States United States Virgin Islands Venezuela Saturday, June 12, 2004 Culture and History of Tortola: Tortola is one of the islands that comprise the British Virgin Islands. It has Road Town as its capital on the southern shore of the island. The other islands that are associated with the British Virgin Islands are Anegada, Guana Island, Mosquito Island, Peter Island, Jost Van Dyke and Virgin Gorda. It has constructed a large yacht chartering business, which is able to take people to these islands. Rugged mountain peaks characterize the entire southern coast while the northern coastline contains white sandy beaches. Banana trees, mangos and clusters of palm help adorn the scenery. The inhabitants are mostly descendents from slaves and/or slave owners. There is a mixture of British and West Indian influence in their culture. The hybrid Caribbean culture can be seen in their music, food and the sloops that are made for fishing. Calypso is very much alive there as the sounds are social commentary of the local political and social issues. Fungi bands play scratch instruments such as gourds and washboards. Carnival began in the British Virgin Islands as a celebration of the slave emancipation.

17. United States Virgin Islands Department Of Tourism Pingry and Bujman will provide an indepth look at US virgin islands culture, taking viewers behind the scenes through interviews and up-close experiences. http://www.hospitality-1st.com/PressNews/USVI-043004.html

Contact Us For Travel Professionals Press Room Official Business United States Virgin Islands Update www.usvitourism.vi International HDTV Production Team Filming in the U.S. Virgin Islands “Fantastic Festivals of the World” Series to Feature America’s Caribbean United States Virgin Islands – April 2004 – Commissioner of Tourism Pamela C. Richards welcomes award-winning film producers Marc Pingry and Sigal Bujman to the United States Virgin Islands ( USVI ). The pair is currently on-island filming for their series, “Fantastic Festivals of the World.” The 13 segment series studies festivals and cultures around the world, focusing on what makes each festival unique, as well as the regions where they take place. Pingry and Bujman will provide an in-depth look at U.S. Virgin Islands culture, taking viewers behind the scenes through interviews and up-close experiences. The variety of activities scheduled during their visit will provide Pingry and Bujman a glimpse into the culture, beauty, business and people of the United States Virgin Islands. Their goal is to capture the feeling of individual events and the surrounding culture, presenting it in a manner that can be enjoyed worldwide. Once filming is complete, the program will be released for broadcast to ensure the timeliness of the events covered. The production team will create thirteen 60-minute HDTV programs also available through Discovery HD Theater, NTSC and PAL worldwide, as well as broadband web casts. For more information about the U.S. Virgin Islands, call 800-372-USVI (8784), visit

18. Caribbean-Search.com Search Results For US Virgin Islands US virgin islands culture http//www.homelandcollections.com/index.htm US virgin islands culture Virgin Islands information - directory center. http://www.caribbean-search.com/catqry1.cfm?island=US Virgin Islands

19. U.S. Virgin Islands History & U.S. Virgin Islands Culture | IExplore US Virgin Islands History. Read all US Virgin Islands Travel Reviews. US Virgin Islands Merchandise. Book List for US Virgin Islands. http://roughguides.iexplore.com/dmap/U.S. Virgin Islands/History

dateString = 1121459594; Home Trip Finder Destination Guides Join / Sign-in ... U.S. Virgin Islands History E-mail this page Keyword Search Help U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Travel and Trips U.S. Virgin Islands Overview The Essentials Where to Go ... Shopping Monthly Newsletter Sign-up for monthly travel specials Save up to 50% Privacy Statement U.S. Virgin Islands History In 1917, the U.S., fearful of German expansion and eager for a naval base to help protect the Panama Canal, bought the islands from Denmark for US$25 million. The territory experienced economic hardship until the early 1960s, when tourism became lucrative. Today, they are the easternmost possession of the U.S. in the Western Hemisphere - a territory with a nonvoting delegate in the U.S. House of Representatives. U.S. Virgin Islands Trip Search See Trips to U.S. Virgin Islands U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Experts Meet our Caribbean expert Mary Marks U.S. Virgin Islands Travelers' Reviews Beth Moorman What did you enjoy most about U.S. Virgin Islands? Loved the vistas from the top of the peak overlooking all the bays and neighboring islands....

20. British Virgin Islands History & British Virgin Islands Culture | IExplore British Virgin Islands History. Read all British Virgin Islands Travel Reviews. British Virgin Islands Merchandise. Book List for British Virgin Islands. http://roughguides.iexplore.com/dmap/British Virgin Islands/History

dateString = 1121459633; Home Trip Finder Destination Guides Join / Sign-in ... British Virgin Islands History E-mail this page Keyword Search Help British Virgin Islands Travel Travel and Trips British Virgin Islands Overview The Essentials Where to Go ... Health and Vaccinations Monthly Newsletter Sign-up for monthly travel specials Save up to 50% Privacy Statement British Virgin Islands History Watergoing vessels have long been important to these islands. The original inhabitants - Ciboney, Arawak and Carib Indians - moved among the islands in their oceangoing craft. In 1493 the islands saw the arrival of several larger boats commanded by an explorer in the service of Spain: Christopher Columbus. Shortly thereafter, pirate ships became fond of the islands, drawn by the same secluded coves that today harbor pleasure craft. They continued to make use of them even after Dutch farmers settled on the islands in the mid 1600s. The British gained control in 1672. They built sugar, cotton and indigo plantations on several of the islands and imported slaves. After slavery was abolished in 1834, the plantation economy came to an end. Most of the landowners abandoned their holdings shortly thereafter, leaving the islands to the former slaves and their descendants. In the 1960s, Laurence Rockefeller's elegant resort on Virgin Gorda, Little Dix Bay, kickstarted the travel industry. The Cary family started its charter yacht company, The Moorings, on Tortola a few years later. Now tourism is the mainstay of the country's economy, although there is a burgeoning banking industry as well.

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