DOMINICAN TRADITIONAL FOOD in the Kalinago Territory INDIGENOUS Dominica

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Welcome to the beautiful Kalinago Territory in Dominica. This area along the island’s east coast was established back in the 20th century after European colonization forced the Kalinago people off their ancestral lands. A land of bush doctors, carved totems, and plant medicine, this culture has remained relatively unchanged over the centuries. Join me and let’s explore this vibrant culture on the island of Dominica!

KALINAGO TERRITORY: After briefly checking out some info on the Kalinago at the Visitors Center, we met a local woman who makes crafts. We watched as she showed me how she weaves baskets. I also got a look at the other crafts she makes, including jewelry, carved calabash shells, woven hats, and masks made from ferns! We also visited a group of carved totems and got a nice view of the ocean.

DANIEL CASSAVA: At this roadside shop, I met Daniel, the pioneer of making cassava bread in Dominica. He made some fresh coconut cassava bread for us, which was crispy and sweet, and a little gooey on the inside!

JACKO FALLS: After driving to a gift shop and a small shop, we headed to Jacko Falls, a waterfall down a slippery flight of stone steps in the jungle. It’s beautiful and peaceful, and the perfect place to take your shoes and socks off and go wading! We also saw some crabs, fish, and lizards there!

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37 thoughts on “DOMINICAN TRADITIONAL FOOD in the Kalinago Territory INDIGENOUS Dominica”

  2. They come Mongolia thier original country the indigenous people were black arrawak people how can you come to a country kill off the people claim the land and say you are indigenous to the land

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  7. Mabrika (the Kalinago word for hello) David, I have been anticipating this episode on Dominica, and finally it's here!! I simply love how you did this thoroughly, with a focus on our Kalinago people. They are the original people of our island, and they deserve to be highlighted. My great-great-grandmother was Kalinago. So happy that you bought some of their crafts to take back with you. The red beads in the necklaces that you bought, are the seeds from the sandalwood trees, some of which could be found on the path above the river. Just last August I was there and bought some crafts from this same lady, but there are usually two of them there selling crafts. Again, a refreshing and awesome video. Thank you, David.

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  10. Someone educate me. How does Dominica hav traditional Dominican food when both countries are completely different. Just need someone to educate me on this is all I’m asking. Thanks guys

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  25. Isle Of Beauty Isle Of Splenda. Thanks for the video that showcases our beautiful people of the Kalinago Territory, I would love to enjoy some of these mouth watering cassava pancakes. Keep up the great job you're doing. God's Continued Blessings, Guidance, Direction, Protection, Favors And Travelling Mercies Over You and your team also the drivers.

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  34. There's alot of "gems" (great information) in this video. It's like you're giving information to those who don't know Dominica as well as reintroducing Dominica to many, with history and fun facts. I enjoyed the basket weaving tutorial, yes it seemed like a tutorial. Glad you did some shopping and I hope your girls and wife enjoy their gifts. The making of the cassava pancake, nice. Your host seemed abit skeptical at first but quickly warmed up to you guys and I liked that. I also liked how you embraced him in his environment. I wish you were able to meet the current or one of the past Kalinago chiefs. That would have been a blast. God willing next time. Hope you get to go to the snake steps called "lescalier tete chien" in the Kalinago territory next time. Did you get to see the canoes they make? That view to the Atlantic Ocean- wow! The waterfall. Wow! I love it. It's hidden in all that lush greenery, truly epic. I didn't even know of it. Imagine our small island packed with so much goodies. You covered history, culture, food, nature, community life. You engaged our island in a meaningful way. I hope next time you get to visit the sulphur springs in Wotten Waven, next door to Trafalgar falls which you visited. The villages of Scotts Head, the tail end (south) and it's peak point is worth visiting and the east coast too. There is so much to do here and being with our people to learn our way of life takes time. The Dominica series is packed but it feels like the story line is "oh there's so much more …to be continued upon next visit." Good job Bongo. Thanks again David. Nate seemed to enjoy it too. We love you David, blessings to you and your family and stay safe. And oh yes this one "it's a vibe!"

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  35. @davidsbeenhere hope your daughters enjoyed their gifts. You did a fantastic job showcasing my mom's culture. Glad you got to spend some real time in Kalinago Territory. 🇩🇲

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  37. Great vid…one thing I would point out is Kalinago/Carib/Taino are one in the same. My grandmother was a full blooded Kalinago as is my mother. Literally asked her about this as this wasn't used very often when she was growing up.

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