In the quiet, sun-drenched stretches of the Lowcountry
In the quiet, sun-drenched stretches of the Lowcountry , spanning Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and North Carolina, resides a vibrant and resilient community known as the Gullah Geechee. These are the descendants of Africans, brought forcibly to the New World, who were enslaved on the rice, indigo, and Sea Island cotton plantations along the lower Atlantic coast. Many of these ancestors hailed from the rice-growing regions of West Africa, bringing with them a rich cultural heritage that has stood the test of time. The Gullah Geechee people were isolated on coastal plantations and islands, a seclusion that enabled them to preserve their unique cultural practices and traditions. Their culture, deeply rooted in African customs, manifests in their distinctive arts, crafts, culinary traditions, music, and language. Gullah Geechee is not just a language; it's a testament to the enduring spirit of a people. This unique creole language, spoken in the coastal areas of North Carolina, So...