Chevron Caribbean Living Museum
By Kati Ozanic-Lemberger
Perhaps the most educational lesson of all for the 2010 Houston International Festival is a visit to the festival itself. The Chevron Caribbean Living History Museum features a variety of educational and cultural exhibits covering the history of the Caribbean as well as the Caribbean today. A visit to the festival can bring to life some of the historical and cultural information covered in the 2010 Teachers Curriculum Guide.
· Pirate Ship: This exhibit features a 40-foot-long reproduction of a historic pirate ship. This interactive exhibit will be animated with costumed pirate performers, drummers, belly dancers, and demonstrations about tying sailors' knots. Displays about the history of famous pirates of the Caribbean will complete the exhibit.
· Colonial Fort: Visitors will enter a historic fort exhibit inspired by the fortifications built in the 16th century to protect settlements. As guests scale the exhibit to the tower, the fort walls will reveal displays presenting the history of this fascinating time in the Caribbean. On top of the exhibit, visitors can survey the Living Museum through a spyglass. Periodic "cannon shots" (featuring rose petals) from the top of the fort will complete the exhibit and help transport visitors back to this exciting period in time.
· Chapel: This exhibit is a picturesque chapel reminiscent of Alto Vista, the first Roman Catholic church constructed in Aruba by Spanish missionaries. Visitors entering the chapel can light a candle for a loved one. Exhibits accompanying the chapel will feature religions of the Caribbean and reproductions of Cuban Orisha art from the Center for Cuban Studies in New York.
· Bohio: This circular dwelling is reminiscent of the buildings constructed of wooden poles, straw, and palm leaves inhabited by indigenous people of the Caribbean. Exhibits will feature the history of these native populations.
· Caribbean Nature and Spice Center: This exhibit will feature information and displays about the distinctive flora and fauna of the Caribbean. Exhibits will also features samples of plants and spices for visitors to smell and enjoy.
· Caribbean Culture and Literature: A 10X20 tent will contain displays showcasing the culture and literature of the region, including trivia and Q&A boards about Caribbean history. In addition, members of local Caribbean communities representing several countries will host tented exhibits with a range of cultural and educational information.
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