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First settled around 5000 BC by the peace-loving Ciboney, then by the Arawaks and the war-like Caribs,
St Vincent has had a colourful and turbulent history.
A Dutch slave ship, wrecked off Bequia in 1675, brought the first Africans who inter-married to create the
Black Caribs whose descendants live here today.
Fought over for nearly a century by the French and British, sovereignty was settled on the British in 1783.
Today, St Vincent and The Grenadines is an independent democracy and part of the British Commonwealth
The fascinating blend of African, Indian, Asian and European influences are expressed in the lifestyle of the people;
through religion, sport, music, cuisine, arts and crafts. The annual carnival (Vincy Mas') is a showcase for the best in calypso singing,
steelpan orchestras, soca music and masquerade costumes. Cricket and soccer matches are played and watched with a passion.
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