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The culture of Dominica is formed by the inhabitants of the Commonwealth of Dominica. Dominica is home to a wide range of people. Although it was historically occupied by several native tribes, it was the Taíno and Island Caribs (Kalinago) tribes that remained by the time European settlers reached the island. "Massacre" is a name of a river dedicated to the murders of the native villagers by both French and British settlers, because the river "ran red with blood for days." Each (French and British) claimed the island and imported slaves from Africa. The remaining Caribs now live on a 3,700-acre (15 km2) Carib Territory on the east coast of the island. They elect their own chief.

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  • The culture of Dominica is formed by the inhabitants of the Commonwealth of Dominica. Dominica is home to a wide range of people. Although it was historically occupied by several native tribes, it was the Taíno and Island Caribs (Kalinago) tribes that remained by the time European settlers reached the island. "Massacre" is a name of a river dedicated to the murders of the native villagers by both French and British settlers, because the river "ran red with blood for days." Each (French and British) claimed the island and imported slaves from Africa. The remaining Caribs now live on a 3,700-acre (15 km2) Carib Territory on the east coast of the island. They elect their own chief. Dominica is often seen as a society that is migrating from collectivism to that of individualism. The economy is a developing one that previously depended on agriculture. Signs of collectivism are evident in the small towns and villages that are spread across the island. Dominican cuisine is similar to that of other Caribbean countries. Common main courses comprise meat (usually chicken, but can be goat, lamb, or beef) covered in sauce. The sauces are either spicy pepper sauces, or concoctions made from local fruit. A huge variety of local fruit, from tamarind to passion fruit, are served on the island, usually in juice or sauce form. Soursop is peeled and eaten raw. Sorrel, a red flower that only blooms around Christmas, is boiled into a bright red drink. (en)
  • La cultura de Dominica se nutre del aporte de personas provenientes de una amplia gama orígenes. Aunque históricamente fue ocupada por varias tribus indígenas, los arahuacos y las tribus kalinago eran los que poblaban la isla en la época que los colonos europeos que llegaron a ella. 'Massacre' es el nombre del río dedicado a la memoria de los asesinatos de los pobladores nativos por los colonos franceses y británicos, debido a que el río se tiñó de rojo durante días. Tanto los franceses como los británicos tomaron la isla e importaron esclavos desde África. Los caribeños restantes ahora viven en un territorio de 15 km² en la costa de la isla. Eligen a su propio jefe. Dominica es a menudo considerada una sociedad que está migrando del colectivismo al individualismo. La economía que anteriormente dependía de la agricultura se encuentra en desarrollo. Los signos del colectivismo son evidentes en pueblos pequeños y aldeas que diseminadas por toda la isla. La gastronomía dominiqués es similar a la de otros países del Caribe. Entre los platos comunes principales incluyen carne (usualmente pollo, pero puede ser de cabra, cordero o ternera) cubierto de salsa. Las salsas pueden ser de ají picante, o brebajes preparados a base de frutas locales. En la isla se sirve una gran variedad de frutas locales, desde el tamarindo a la fruta de la pasión, se sirven en la isla, usualmente en forma de jugo o salsa. La guanábana se pela y se come cruda. El , una flor roja que sólo florece en la época de Navidad, se hierve para preparar una bebida de color rojo brillante. (es)
  • A cultura da Dominica é alimentada pelo afluxo de pessoas provenientes de uma vasta gama de origens. Embora historicamente tenha sido ocupada por diversas tribos indígenas, os e as tribos eram os que povoavam a ilha na época em que os colonos europeus que chegaram a ela. Massacre é o nome do rio dedicado à memória dos assassinatos de nativos pelos colonos franceses e britânicos, devido aos quais o rio se tingia de vermelho durante dias. Tanto franceses como britânicos tomaram a ilha e importaram escravos da África. Os caribenhos restantes vivem agora num território de 15 km2 na costa da ilha e elegem o seu próprio chefe. A Dominica é frequentemente considerada uma sociedade que está em migração do coletivismo para o individualismo. A economia que anteriormente dependia da agricultura está em desenvolvimento. Os sinais do coletivismo são evidentes em localidades pequenas e aldeias espalhadas por toda a ilha. (pt)
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  • The culture of Dominica is formed by the inhabitants of the Commonwealth of Dominica. Dominica is home to a wide range of people. Although it was historically occupied by several native tribes, it was the Taíno and Island Caribs (Kalinago) tribes that remained by the time European settlers reached the island. "Massacre" is a name of a river dedicated to the murders of the native villagers by both French and British settlers, because the river "ran red with blood for days." Each (French and British) claimed the island and imported slaves from Africa. The remaining Caribs now live on a 3,700-acre (15 km2) Carib Territory on the east coast of the island. They elect their own chief. (en)
  • La cultura de Dominica se nutre del aporte de personas provenientes de una amplia gama orígenes. Aunque históricamente fue ocupada por varias tribus indígenas, los arahuacos y las tribus kalinago eran los que poblaban la isla en la época que los colonos europeos que llegaron a ella. 'Massacre' es el nombre del río dedicado a la memoria de los asesinatos de los pobladores nativos por los colonos franceses y británicos, debido a que el río se tiñó de rojo durante días. Tanto los franceses como los británicos tomaron la isla e importaron esclavos desde África. Los caribeños restantes ahora viven en un territorio de 15 km² en la costa de la isla. Eligen a su propio jefe. (es)
  • A cultura da Dominica é alimentada pelo afluxo de pessoas provenientes de uma vasta gama de origens. Embora historicamente tenha sido ocupada por diversas tribos indígenas, os e as tribos eram os que povoavam a ilha na época em que os colonos europeus que chegaram a ela. Massacre é o nome do rio dedicado à memória dos assassinatos de nativos pelos colonos franceses e britânicos, devido aos quais o rio se tingia de vermelho durante dias. Tanto franceses como britânicos tomaram a ilha e importaram escravos da África. Os caribenhos restantes vivem agora num território de 15 km2 na costa da ilha e elegem o seu próprio chefe. (pt)
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  • Culture of Dominica (en)
  • Cultura da Dominica (pt)
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