A religion that developed in Haiti in the 16th century. It formed as a blend of several African religious traditions (e.g. Vodun practiced in Ghana, Benin and Nigeria) and Roman Catholicism. It teaches the existence of a supreme creator god named Bondye, Gran Maître or Gran mati and spirits known as lwa.

A religion that developed in Haiti in the 16th century. It formed as a blend of several African religious traditions (e.g. Vodun practiced in Ghana, Benin and Nigeria) and Roman Catholicism. It teaches the existence of a supreme creator god named Bondye, Gran Maître or Gran mati and spirits known as lwa.

The tapir. Large, herbivorous mammals belonging to the family Tapiridae. They are similar in shape to a pig, with a short, prehensile nose trunk. Tapirs inhabit jungle and forest regions of South and Central America.

A fast paced style of reggae music where deejays sing or rap over danceable music and rythyms. The lyrics tend to contain more sexual content and references to violence than other forms of reggae music.

A style of cooking where meat, wet marinated or dry-rubbed, is slowly cooked over a smoky heat source. The seasoning is traditionally very spicy and features pimento and scotch bonnet peppers as primary ingredients.

A fast paced style of reggae music where deejays sing or rap over danceable music and rythyms. The lyrics tend to contain more sexual content and references to violence than other forms of reggae music.

An alcoholic beverage made by soaking anise leaves in rum and adding sugar for sweetening.

Emergency money carried when you go out in case you and your date fall out.

Descendants of Carib, Arawak, and West African people who currently reside primarily in Central America

A ritual ceremony involving dance and drumming to summon spirits which then possess the participants.

A hot beverage made by browning flour in a pot then adding sugar and water.

Descendants of Carib, Arawak, and West African people who currently reside primarily in Central America

A street parade of African Origin that links music, dance, symbols and mime-style plays.

A street parade of African Origin that links music, dance, symbols and mime-style plays.

A street parade of African Origin that links music, dance, symbols and mime-style plays.

A street parade of African Origin that links music, dance, symbols and mime-style plays.

A street parade of African Origin that links music, dance, symbols and mime-style plays.

A ritual ceremony involving dance and drumming to summon spirits which then possess the participants.

A street parade of African Origin that links music, dance, symbols and mime-style plays.

A street parade of African Origin that links music, dance, symbols and mime-style plays.

A sweet salad of star apple, oranges, grapefruit, and condensed milk.

To express disgust or disdain by turning the head and upper body away from someone.

A mixture of rice and dhal cooked with vegetable to a thick, soup like consistency

The Blue-grey Tanager, it is a medium-sized South American songbird of the Tanager family, Thraupidae. Its range is from Mexico south to northeast Bolivia and northern Brazil, all of the Amazon Basin, except the very south. The Blue-grey Tanager is 16–18 cm (6.3-7.1 in) long and weighs 30-40 grams (1.1-1.4 oz.) Adults have a light bluish head and underparts, with darker blue upperparts and a shoulder patch colored a different hue of blue. The bill is short and quite thick. Sexes are similar, but the immature is much duller in plumage.

The Blue-grey Tanager, it is a medium-sized South American songbird of the Tanager family, Thraupidae. Its range is from Mexico south to northeast Bolivia and northern Brazil, all of the Amazon Basin, except the very south. The Blue-grey Tanager is 16–18 cm (6.3-7.1 in) long and weighs 30-40 grams (1.1-1.4 oz.) Adults have a light bluish head and underparts, with darker blue upperparts and a shoulder patch colored a different hue of blue. The bill is short and quite thick. Sexes are similar, but the immature is much duller in plumage.

The Smooth-billed Ani, it is a mid-sized species, larger on average than the Groove-billed Ani but smaller than the Greater Ani. It measures 30–36 cm (12–14 in) in length and weighs 71–133 g (2.5–4.7 oz). The adult is mainly flat black, with a long tail, deep ridged black bill and a brown iris. The flight is weak and wobbly, but the bird runs well and usually feeds on the ground.

The fruit of the Dillenia Indica tree, or elephant apple, is a 5–12 cm diameter aggregate of 15 carpels, each carpel containing five seeds embedded in an edible but fibrous pulp. The pulp is bitter-sour and used in Indian Cuisine in curries, jam, and jellies. It is often mixed with coconut and spices to make chutneys.

The fruit of the Dillenia Indica tree, or elephant apple, is a 5–12 cm diameter aggregate of 15 carpels, each carpel containing five seeds embedded in an edible but fibrous pulp. The pulp is bitter-sour and used in Indian Cuisine in curries, jam, and jellies. It is often mixed with coconut and spices to make chutneys.

The fruit of the Dillenia Indica tree, or elephant apple, is a 5–12 cm diameter aggregate of 15 carpels, each carpel containing five seeds embedded in an edible but fibrous pulp. The pulp is bitter-sour and used in Indian Cuisine in curries, jam, and jellies. It is often mixed with coconut and spices to make chutneys.

Cattle egret. A small white heron which spends most of its time around cattle and livestock instead of water wading as most herons do. They feed on the insects and grubs disturbed by the grazing animals.

A cream-based liqueur. Main ingredients typically include milk, eggs, sugar, rum, and other minor ingredients such as vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, and lemon rind. A variant type is prepared with concentrated liquid coffee or instant coffee powder.

A sweet treat (primarily for children) made with ice and syrup. The ice is packed or pressed in a small glass where it sticks together. It is then removed from the glass and coated with flavoured syrup.

A yellow fruit with crisp flesh and a large hollow cavity containing a single seed. The fruit has a strong fragrance reminiscent of rose water. The trees tend to grow in shaded valleys and close to rivers.

A yellow fruit with crisp flesh and a large hollow cavity containing a single seed. The fruit has a strong fragrance reminiscent of rose water. The trees tend to grow in shaded valleys and close to rivers.

A sweet treat (primarily for children) made with ice and syrup. The ice is packed or pressed in a small glass where it sticks together. It is then removed from the glass and coated with flavoured syrup.

Marcus Garvey's former driver and friend who allegedly betrayed him by leaking secrets to the authorities.

A child whose primary means of support are money and items shipped from parents working overseas.

The Great Potoo: A nocturnal insectivore bird found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

A liquid (sometimes in spray form) used as a desensitiser to prolong erections and delay ejaculation.

A sweet made from parched corn and sugar rolled into balls. Food colouring may be added.