Saving Corn Island: Reviving Caribbean Heritage Through a Virtual Library
Dis a Fi Mi History Podcast: Explore Caribbean Ancestry & CulturePlay episode
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In this episode of Dis A fi mi explores Caribbean history and colonialism with Mr. Shayron Tower, founder of the Corn Islands Virtual Library. They delve into the island's rich family history, Kukra origins, British colonial influences, and Afro-Caribbean culture. The discussion highlights evolving languages, local economies such as fishing and tourism, and political changes that shaped the community. A central focus is on preserving Corn Island's heritage through digital archives, schools, festivals, and an ambitious family genealogy project.
This episode emphasizes the importance of documenting oral histories and cultural artifacts to safeguard community memory. Listeners are invited to discover Corn Island's unique history and explore its legacy online and in person.
Bio:
Shayron Tower is a Nicaraguan communication professional, cultural promoter, and founder of The Corn Islands Virtual Library. He holds a Master’s in International Relations from the University of Sussex in the UK, and has a background in tourism and culture journalism, digital media, radio broadcasting and intercultural communication. He advocates for intercultural education, the conservation of Nicaraguan Caribbean communities’ identity, and the preservation of the Creole heritage of the Corn Islands through The Corn Islands Virtual Library and its Virtual Museum extension.
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