Everybody dreams of a Caribbean getaway.For those who want to sit back and enjoy palm trees and the island sun, the Caribbean is the perfect spot.But other than just the sand and the sun, the Caribbean also offers a great historical and cultural site.Caribbean history is very rich and colorful.The festive atmosphere in the islands stands proof to that.
The Caribbean can well be considered as a melting pot of various cultures.Native culture blended in with that of the European settlers.The natives of the Caribbean were nomadic hunters.They were soon followed by waves of other tribes like the Arawak.A lot of other settlers were lured by the richness of the islands.
Nonetheless, the history of the Caribbean won’t be complete devoid of Christopher Colombus.When he set out to explore the world, he reached the Bahamas in 1942.All the while he thought that he landed in Asia.Searching for gold, he explored the rest of the Caribbean.He found very little gold but he was awed by the majestic nature that filled the islands. He claimed several territories under the Spanish crown.Soon after was the emergence of the age of exploration.A lot of other European explorers set foot in the Caribbean and mingled with the natives.
Today the Caribbean culture gives a perfect blend of native cultures and the European influences.A touch of Hispanic, British and Dutch culture can be seen all over the islands.The festive and colorful ambiance of the Caribbean could be attributed to its tropical climate and the geography of the region.
In terms of language the most distinct in the islands is creole.It is a co-mixture of the native languages and European languages like French.It arose from the need of the native slaves to communicate to their European masters.Caribbean history has it that using the creole language was previously forbidden because it is associated with slavery. But nowadays, many are trying to promote the use of Creole as it is one colorful language that speaks of the rich history and culture of the Caribbean.