Social Practices, Rituals, and Festive Events

Social Practices, Rituals, and Festive Events include: Initiation rites, burial ceremonies, carnivals, events to mark the new year/beginning of spring/end of harvest, greeting ceremonies, practices of giving and receiving gifts, worship rites, rites of passage/birth/wedding, funeral rituals, oaths of allegiance, traditional legal systems, traditional games, kinship ceremonies, settlement patterns, culinary traditions, seasonal ceremonies, practices specific to men or women, hunting/fishing/gathering practices, etc.;

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This collection is dedicated to collecting, preserving and celebrating the stories and achievements of African, Caribbean communities across the South West and creating a unique online platform, supporting the preservation and sharing of community history and culture.

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One aim of the project is to provide an opportunity for individuals, families, and community groups to share their stories. Begin sharing your stories today by emailing the Cultural Heritage Manager on heritage.manager@bswn.org.uk

Please read our guidelines for submitting.