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Passing on the Traditions is a project design to help non-Caribbean and Caribbean children, of Midwest America, learn about the cultural heritage of the Caribbean.

 
Our intent is both to raise the awareness of the general public to the richness and diversity of Caribbean cultures and to enhance the appreciation of their own cultures in the offspring of Caribbean nationals living in the Midwest.

 

 

 






The program, aimed at building self-esteem in students/children of all ages and nationality, is to encourage them to become more aware of their rich cultures and to learn how their cultures have contributed to the fabric of American history both past and present 

 

The Students will learn:

 

 
  • How the Caribbean cultures that have richly contributed to the United States Culture
     
  • Emphasis on Math/Engineering- through the application of geometry to the design and construction of costumes
     
  • Introducing industrial crafts, such as working in metal, wood , plastics and advanced fabrics to produce costumes
     
  • Geography – different manifestation of the Caribbean culture throughout the world
     
  • English Language and Literature – through writing inspired by the Caribbean culture
     
  • Citizenship – approaching issues of diversity and community cohesion, inter-generational understanding, and law and social order
     
  • Performing Arts