Unearthing Stories: Oral Tradition and History in Curaçao with Prof. Rose Mary Allen

Join host Wendy Aris as she sits down with the esteemed Prof. Rose Mary Allen to delve into her insightful article, "Oral Tradition as History in the Dutch Caribbean: The Case of Curaçao." In this captivating episode, Prof. Allen shares her profound understanding of how oral traditions serve as vital historical sources, preserving the rich cultural heritage and collective memory of Curaçao. Explore the dynamics of storytelling, the significance of oral histories, and their impact on the broader Caribbean historical narrative. This conversation offers a unique perspective on the interplay between oral tradition and written history, highlighting the voices and experiences often overlooked in conventional historical accounts. Don't miss this enlightening discussion that bridges the past and present of the Dutch Caribbean. LIKE SHARE and SUBSCRIBE BIO: Rose Mary Allen is Extraordinary Professor of Culture, Community and History at the University of Curaçao Dr. Moises da Costa Gomez (UoC). She previously received the 2011 Boeli van Leeuwen Prize, https://repeatingislands.com/2011/10/..., and the 2015 Cola Debrot Prize, https://repeatingislands.com/2015/05/..., from the government of Curaçao. Allen was knighted in the Netherlands Order of Orange-Nassau in 2015. In 2023 she received Krus di Mérito (the Cross of Merit),2023,an award from the government of Curaçao in recognition of contributions to research on culture and history. This year (2024), she also received The Tapushi literario award of the Arte di Palabra, 2024,for her work on oral history and the recognition from the Curaçaoan chapter of the Soroptomist International Club on the occasion of International Women's Day (March 8). Allen has received a 2024 Cultuurfonds Award for her valuable contribution to the cultural heritage and historyofCuraçao, https://repeatingislands.com/2024/06/14/cultuurfonds-for-rose-mary-allen/   Book: https://www.amazon.com/Ki-manera-Rose... Edited books: https://www.amazon.nl/Staat-slavernij-Nederlandse-slavernijverleden-doorwerkingen/dp/9025316611 https://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Gender-Studies-Caribbean-Handbooks/dp/9004690875   Follow: Twitter: https://twitter.com/eppinghall?lang=el Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkshirehalleppingpress/ Morning Journal Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXMTL3NV Genealogy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NRHG3M3 Prayer Journal: https://a.co/d/bfSdIl0 Devotional Journal: https://a.co/d/8K3C8Hk   Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) #history #familyresearch #familyhistory #slavery #colonialhistory # #CaribbeanHistory #Research #genealogy #podcast #geneticgenealogy