Emancipation Lecture 2024 – Dr. Morgan Dalphinis
Link to the video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/iMqdR1v6Ja8?si=N0b2O6ErqvKfcP5R
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Tribute to Joseph Rameau Poleon (SLMM, MBE) – Papa Kilté
The Monsignor Patrick Anthony Folk Research Centre (FRC) joins the people of Saint Lucia in recognition of the loss of another great folk cultural hero – Joseph Rameau Poleon. He died on July 22, 2024, at the age of 95, after a period of illness. Joseph Rameau Poleon will be remembered and celebrated for his
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Patricia G. Turnbull Donation
Patricia G. Turnbull has donated to the FRC copies of her book Ti Koko and Kush Kush. We are indeed grateful. Mèsi anpil!
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Extended Deadline Call for Communities for Mwa Éwitaj Kwéyòl (Creole Heritage Month) 2024
The FRC would like to advise groups, organizations, and members of the public of the extension of our call for communities for Mwa Éwitaj Kwéyòl (Creole Heritage Month) 2024 to Friday 7th June 2024.
Commemorative Video for Anniversary of Fire
The Folk Research remembers the tragic fire of 2018 which ravaged our home and historical records at Mount Pleasant.Nevertheless we continue to persevere in our work in preserving culture and ensuring that culture is at the heart of national development.
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Tribute to Leslie Charles
The shock of the passing of Leslie Charles has had a melancholic and sobering effect on the cultural fraternity, the citizenry, and more specifically his immediate and extended families. Lots of people including millennials and Gen Zers, would have known or heard of Leslie’s foray in the field of folk and other St. Lucian culture.
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Drums and Dance Ritual
The Drums and Dance Ritual began with a J’ouvert from 5:00 am, consisting of drumming, Lapo Kabwit, More Fyah, Tanbou Mélé, Masquerade stilt walkers, dance groups from all over the island and the general public were invited to join.It started at the Vigie roundabout and culminated at the Castries Waterfront where there were various stage
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Imansipasyon sé Kilti Kwéyòl Sent Lisi
Imansipasyon sé Kilti Kwéyòl Sent Lisi
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