National Heroes
National Symbols
Cayman Sayings
Cayman Traditions
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Who was Cayman's first National Hero?
James (Jim)Booden
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What is Cayman's national bird?
The Grand Cayman Parrot
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"Boy"
"BoBo"
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Tradition engaged in over Easter that involves staying at the beach for a few days.
Easter Camping.
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What colours is Cayman's National Flower, the Wild Banana Orchid?
Yellow and purple
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When was Cayman's first National Hero named?
1994
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What is the national song called and who wrote it?
“Beloved Isle Cayman” was written by the late Mrs. Leila Ross Shier in 1930 - 500
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"Who are your parents?"
"Who you fah?"
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Used to sweep traditional white sand yards in Cayman.
Rosemary Broom
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How many districts are in Grand Cayman? (not including Little Cayman and Cayman Brac)
5 districts
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Which National Hero help bring free education to the Cayman Islands by introducing the Compulsory Free Education Bill, passed in 1921.
Hon. Roy Edison Ms Taggart
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What is Cayman's national flower?
The Wild Banana Orchid
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"Or what?
"Ah wah?"
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An outdoor space used to cook some traditional Caymanian meals
Caboose
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What causes the blow holes to blow?
High pressure- a big wave fitting into one small hole, creating a blowing effect.
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Which National Hero established the Department of Tourism and its overseas offices?
Hon. William Warren Connolly
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What is Cayman's National Tree?
Silver Thatch Palm
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"Look at this"
"Look ah yah"
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Some items Caymanians made from silver thatch
Roofing material, Rope, home goods, Baskets, hats etc.
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What are all the colours on the Cayman flag?
Red, blue, white, green and yellow
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Who is best remembered as being important in ensuring the Cayman Islands remained a British Crown Colony in 1962?
Dr. Roy Edison McTaggart
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What is Cayman's national motto?
"He hath founded it upon the seas..."; Psalms 24
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"Come with me"
"come nah"
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A popular career taken up by many young men throughout Caymanian history.
Hint: This involved being away from home for long periods of time.
Seafaring Career
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What fruit is on the Cayman flag and what does it represent?
A pineapple - represents the ties/cultural connection between Cayman and Jamaica.