Caribbean Folklore: The Lantern in the Cane Field, A Chinese-Caribbean Folktale with Kesha Christie

We'd love to hear from you!Exploring the Untold Stories of Chinese-Caribbean Heritage In this episode, storyteller and frequent guest Kesha Christie dives into the often-overlooked Chinese-Caribbean heritage, exploring folktales and oral histories that highlight the rich cultural fusion in the Caribbean. Kesha talks about her research journey uncovering the often untold Chinese-Caribbean stories from Trinidad, Guyana, and Jamaica. The folktale 'The Lantern in the Cane Field,' brings in recognizable Chinese symbols like the dragon and lantern into Caribbean setting.ResourcesEvent: Surfacing - Chinese Caribbean Intellectual Thought and Creative Practice https://sites.google.com/view/surfacing-2025 organized by the Chinese Caribbean Studies NetworkWhat is Hakka Chinese? https://caribbeanchinese.ca/Hakka-Chinese Listen to more Caribbean folklore episodesExploring Caribbean Folklore with Kesha ChristieTrickster TalesAnansi's Antics in Antigua & BarbudaThe Power of Pataki Stories in CubaA Lizard's LessonMaking a Deal with DeathThe Lady and Her Three SonsConnect with KeshaTo learn more about Kesha and her work, visit http://www.talkintales.caInstagramFacebookTikTokWalk Good podcastSupport the showWhat is moreish? | more·​ish ˈmōrish | informal, of food, causing a desire for more If you are enjoying the podcast, consider supporting the show to help us continue to make great content.Join us on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to continue the conversation.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/jerk-sauce