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SOUALICHI STORIES

Foresee Foundation Brings Beloved Soualichi Sint Maarten Folk Tales to the Community – Connecting through Our Culture

Welcome to Soualichi Stories!

The Soualichi Stories series brings to life some of Sint Maarten’s most cherished legends, shared by our island’s finest storytellers. Created during a time of Covid-19/social distancing, this series was designed to foster connection within the Sint Maarten community by celebrating our shared heritage and rich cultural traditions through the art of storytelling. Each season brings us tales of leadership, perseverance, freedom, fantasy, life-lessons, social issues and more. Allowing us to share these experiences and memories through oral and visual means. This helps to bridge the gap between our older and younger generations, ensuring that the art of storytelling isn't lost, and continues for many years to come.

Stories have the power to unite us.

"As we listen, we journey together—sharing in the experience, bridging the gaps, and drawing closer, even when distance keeps us safe." – Jose Sommers, Foresee Foundation Founder

Our Name.

Soualichi is a fusion of two historic names for our land: Soualiga, meaning "Land of Salt," and Oualichi, meaning "Land of Brave Women." By intertwining these ancient identities, the project reinforces its core theme—connection, unity, and the enduring strength of our heritage.

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SEASON 1

S01:EP01 - One-Tete Lohkay

One-Tete LohkaySoualichi Stories
00:00 / 11:13

S01:EP02 - The Salt Pond Goddess

The Salt Pond GoddessSoualichi Stories
00:00 / 12:46

S01:EP03 - Bro Monkey

Bro MonkeySoualichi Stories
00:00 / 11:41

S01:EP04 - Why Jackspania Waist So Small

Why Jackspania Waist So SmallSoualichi Stories
00:00 / 11:05

S01:EP05 - Nora and the Gut

Nora and the GutSoualichi Stories
00:00 / 12:38

S01:EP06 - Fisherman's Tale of a Sea Cat

Fisherman's Tale of a Sea CatSoualichi Stories
00:00 / 09:35

S01:EP07 - Why Ground Lizard Don't Sleep in Trees

Why Ground Lizard Don't Sleep in TreesSoualichi Stories
00:00 / 07:13

S01:EP08 - Legend of the Walking People

Legend of the Walking PeopleSoualichi Stories
00:00 / 12:54

S01:EP09 - La Jabless

La JablessSoualichi Stories
00:00 / 11:28

Schedule

Please see our Facebook page for our weekly broadcast lineup!

Project Team:

  • Project Coordinator: Kevin “Suppa” Petrona

  • Project Oversight: Foresee Foundation (Jose Sommers: Foresee Foundation General Director and Initiator.)

  • Editing/Production: Kevin “Suppa” Petrona

  • Marketing and Communication: Julia Grigg

  • Creative Design: Sjorensly Valies

  • Contributing Members: Caleb Dros, Josianne Fleming, Claudette Forsythe, Ralph Cantave, Ludmila Duncan (representative from the Netherlands)

Inquiries

For inquiries and to suggest additional St. Maarten/Caribbean folk stories and story tellers: Contact Foresee Foundation and Soualichi Stories Project Coordinator, Kevin Petrona.

Broadcasting:

  • Philipsburg Broadcasting, (Francis Carty, Owner/Director) – Mix 94.7 FM

  • Island 92 Radio (Dr. Soc) – 92.5 FM

  • My88.3 FM

  • PJD2 – The Voice of St. Maarten – 102.7 FM

  • Radio St. Martin – 105.5 FM

  • SOS Radio – 95.9 FM

  • SXMGOV – 107.9 FM

  • TuneCarib – TV Carib (online)

  • TV-15 St. Maarten
     

SEASON 2

S02:EP01 - Crack in Crab Back

Crack in Crab BackSoualichi Stories
00:00 / 14:32

S02:EP02 - Anansi and the Plantains

Anansi and the PlantainsSoualichi Stories
00:00 / 11:13

S02:EP03 - Bro Monkey

The Mullet Bay MermaidsSoualichi Stories
00:00 / 10:51

S02:EP04 - The Magic Red Snapper

The Magic RSoualichi Stories
00:00 / 11:01

S02:EP05 - Ah Say Come

Ah Say ComeSoualichi Stories
00:00 / 14:03

S02:EP06 - Mr. Lalaman

Mr. LalamanSoualichi Stories
00:00 / 14:03

S02:EP07 - Kalani the Fisherman

Kalani the FishermanSoualichi Stories
00:00 / 17:43

S02:EP08 - Master Yaya & Tete

Master Yaya & TeteSoualichi Stories
00:00 / 11:14

S02:EP09 - The Marble Match

The Marble MatchSoualichi Stories
00:00 / 14:00

S02:EP10 - Diamond 26

Diamond 26Soualichi Stories
00:00 / 17:06
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