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.

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.