Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Kitts and Nevis carries Afro-Caribbean masquerade, string-band music and Creole foodways.

Spirituality & rites Music & dance Food & cooking Crafts

Knowledge in this place

Masquerade dance

Masquerade dance

Costumed dancers blending West African, French quadrille and warrior steps at festivals.

Spirituality & rites

String band music

String band music

Folk ensembles of guitar, banjo, ukulele and shak-shak playing for dances and serenades.

Stewed saltfish with dumplings

Stewed saltfish with dumplings

Spicy stewed saltfish with dumplings, plantain and breadfruit, the national dish.

Coconut shell craft

Coconut shell craft

Carving of jewelry and bowls from coconut shell by Kittitian and Nevisian artisans.

Nevis pottery

Nevis pottery

Earthenware coal pots and vessels hand-shaped from local clay on Nevis.