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 includes our island’s most beloved legends as told by some exceptional Sint Maarten storytellers. The series was initiated during Sint Maarten’s period of social distancing in order to bring the Sint Maarten community a sense of connection through our shared heritage and culture.
Stories can bring us together
“We listen to these stories and we all share in the experience – they bring us close together, at a time when distance keeps us all healthy.” Foresee Foundation President, Jose Sommers
Our Name. The name Soualichi joins together two historical names for our land: Soualiga and Oualichi. Soualiga is a native word meaning land of salt, while Oualichi means land of brave women. By combining this ancient heritage, the project again builds on its theme of connections and unity.
SEASON 1
S01:EP01 - One-Tete Lohkay
S01:EP02 - The Salt Pond Goddess
S01:EP03 - Bro Monkey
S01:EP04 - Why Jackspania Waist So Small
S01:EP05 - Nora and the Gut
S01:EP06 - Fisherman's Tale of a Sea Cat
S01:EP07 - Why Ground Lizard Don't Sleep in Trees
S01:EP08 - Legend of the Walking People
S01:EP09 - La Jabless
Schedule
Please see our Facebook page for our weekly broadcast lineup!
Project Team:
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Project Coordinator: Laura Hartman
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Project Oversight: Foresee Foundation (Jose Sommers: Foresee Foundation General Director and Initiator, Sjorensly Valies: Foresee Foundation President, Cassandra Richardson: Foresee Foundation Liason Director.)
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Recording: Tim van Dijk, Radio host at Oasis 96.3 and Joshua Bowers, AICON Media
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Editing: Kevin “Suppa” Petrona, host of Suppa Duppa morning show at Laser 101, Tim van Dijk, Joshua Bowers
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Storytelling: Papa Umpo, Clara Reyes and others (TBD)
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Marketing and Communication: Alston Lourens, Marketing Director Foresee Foundation
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Intros: Kevin “Suppakid” Petrona
Inquiries
Inquiries and to suggest additional St. Maarten folk stories and story tellers: Contact Foresee Foundation and Soualichi Stories Project Coordinator, Laura Hartman.
Broadcasting:
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Philipsburg Broadcasting, (Francis Carty, Owner/Director) – Mix 94.7 fm / Laser 101.1 fm
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Island 92 Radio (Dr. Soc) – 92.5 fm
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My88 – The My Good Morning Show with Alston & Mizzy – 88.3 fm
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PJD2 – The Voice of St. Maarten – 102.7 fm
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Radio St. Martin – 105.5 fm
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SOS Radio – 95.9 fm
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SXMGOV – 107.9 fm
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TuneCarib – TV Carib (online)
SEASON 2
S02:EP01 - Crack in Crab Back
S02:EP02 - Anansi and the Plantains
S02:EP03 - Bro Monkey
S02:EP04 - The Magic Red Snapper
S02:EP05 - Ah Say Come
S02:EP06 - Mr. Lalaman
S02:EP07 - Kalani the Fisherman
S02:EP08 - Master Yaya & Tete
S02:EP09 - The Marble Match
