Our Territory
What is the name of the territorial tree
White Cedar
Define the term festival
events celebrated by a community in a day or over a period of days
How many colours are there in the virgin island colours _________________
Five (5)
Customs
things that people do that has been handed down from the past
List two cultural events
Culture Week
Food Fairs
Sailing Regattas and Poker Run
Christmas on DeCastro Street (Main Street)
Lighting of the Christmas Tree
Mourning Dove
List two religious Holidays in the Virgin Islands are
Christmas Day Easter Holidays Good Friday Whit Monday
What does the white represent in the Virgin Islands/Territorial Colours
Represents our Sandy beaches
Define the term Tradition
Tradition is the passing on of customs and beliefs from generation to generation.
Poker run is a custom holiday event
True or False
False
What is the name of the Territorial gift
The sloop
In the Virgin Islands, all of the religious holidays relate to either the birth or death of Jesus Christ.
True or False
True
What does the green represent in the Virgin Islands/Territorial Colours
Representing our verdant green hills
Some cultural games include
Brown Girl in the Ring
Last Lick
Marbles
Rabbit in the hole
Dog bone
River bank
Mr. Fox Mr. Fox what time is it
House
List three customs (Celebrations)
April Fool’s Day
Valentine’s Day
Fisherman’s Day
Father’s Day
Mother’s Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day of Prayer
The Virgin Islands music is Fungi what does it means
_____________________________________
The term ‘Fungi’ means a cook up or blend of Instruments.
"Oh, Beautiful Virgin Islands" was officially adopted in the House of Assembly the__________________
24th July 2013
What does the red represent in the Virgin Islands/Territorial Colours
Represents the feisty Nature of Virgin Islanders
Define the term culture
Culture is the way of life of a people in a community.
When is Emancipation Festival (August Festival) Celebrated
The first Monday in August
Define the cultural Events:
events related to a specific culture, usually involving elements such as music, art, or food.
Describe the Territorial Flag
Has the union Jack
Has a blue background,
Flag of Britain in the top left corner,
The coat of arms is an image of Saint Ursula with twelve lamps surrounding it.
What does the yellow represent in the Virgin Islands/Territorial Colours
Represents our Rising Sun
List four ways how we practice our culture
Language/ Storytelling
Music/Dance
Arts/ Games
Foods/Drinks
Religion/Beliefs
Dress
Values
WHAT ARE RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS?
Religious holidays are public holidays given to observe a particular religious belief or practice.