Creole Cultures, Vol. 1 / Progress in Mathematics (PDF)

Commencing with considerations of the UNESCO (2003) Convention forthe Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH), the collection then presents case studies from the Seychelles, Mauritius, St. Lucia and Dominica. These attest to the many and different ways through which Creole cultural practices remain significant to the lived experiences of Creole communities. These chapters exemplify how through activities such as storytelling, singing, dancing, making artworks and the alternative economic practice of koudmen, Creole peoples sustain cultural identities that draw strength from their traditions. Yet there is also recognition of the continual struggle to sustain Creole cultural practices in the face of global economic and political pressures and related uncertainties. This global economic landscape also has an impact upon how Creole cultures are presented to tourists and hence upon the ways in which cultural practices are supported.

Violet Cuffy, who tragically passed away in December 2021, held a PhD in SustainableTourism Management from the University of Surrey, UK. Violet was Senior Lecture in Events and Tourism Management at the University of Bedfordshire, UK.

Jane Carr is Head of Academic Studies at Bird College and a member of the Research Institute for Media, Arts and Performance at the University of Bedfordshire, UK.