Before the electronic age, do you remember gathering under the breadfruit tree at night, listening to Granny tell tales about the soukouyan and lougawou?

Roy Sanford and Jeno Jacob sure do… and they want to share these stories with you!

The traditional Dominica Folk Tales taught life lessons, gave moral guidance, and explained mysterious circumstances like creaks in the roof and the glow of fire flies in the distance.

Two local authors have recently released their interpretations of these delightful (and sometimes fear-inspiring) tales. So share some Dominica Tradition this holiday season and read a story or two when you’re gathered around the table for Christmas Dinner.

The books are available at local bookstores, online on Visit-Dominica.com and at the Roseau Market this Saturday (December 17th, 2016). Enjoy!

Three Nights Later, The Soukouyan on the Roof and Other Stories

by Roy Sanford

EC $50 (US $18) includes shipping to the Caribbean, US, UK, Canada.
Buy the Book (Paperback)

How the Agouti Lost His Tail

by Jeno J. Jacob

• EC $40 (US $14) includes shipping to the Caribbean, US, UK, Canada.
• Buy the Book (Paperback)

Stop by the Waitukubuli Writes Christmas Book Sale at the market this Saturday, December 17th to buy these books and see a whole lot more.

Want more?

See more products from Dominica that are available for online purchase at Visit-Dominica.com

The night was a wondrous adventure for the children who were treated to the tradition of listening to Dominica’s very own folk stories.

Folk Stories by Delia Cuffy Weekes

Gathered around a blazing fire, students, friends and family listened intently as Delia Cuffy Weekes acted out a folk tale about a woman’s trip across the island, traveling on foot along the Chimen Letang trail from Grand Fond to Laudat, and then on to Roseau to buy shoes for her daughter. The children learned how people used to travel on foot to Roseau before the roads were built, as well as about the spirits who appeared along the way. The crowd particularly enjoyed the interactive story-telling: “Messier quick? Quack!”

Next, Tasha P. joined the fun and sang her Calypso song ‘Let the Children Be Children.”

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As the full moon crested above the mountains illuminating the yard, Gregory Rabess delighted the children with creole riddles (timtim) and stories about Brother Rabbit (Compere Lapen) and Gwo Woch.

Gregory Rabess Telling Creole Riddles (timtim)

The children also had a chance to play old time ring games, forming two large circles and singing and dancing in the moonlight.

The final performance of the evening was from the Newtown Lapo Kabwit Band, who got everyone up and moving. So much so, that the jump-up carried on right out the gate and around the loop in Checkhall, for a pre-Carnival celebration!