THE GULLAH PEOPLE

The Gullah people are direct descendants of enslaved West Africans, who were brought to America during the 18th century. The Gullah principally reside in the Lowcountry region of South Carolina and Georgia. As a result of their geographic isolation, they were successful in preserving major aspects of their African cultural heritage. For this assignment, please write an essay on three (3) cultural elements (ex. farming, music, language, food, art, etc.), which demonstrate the connection between the Gullah People and African culture.

YOUR ESSAY MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1) 300 - 450 words, double-spaced, Times New Roman or Arial 12-point font 2) Information on your three (3) selected cultural elements, which demonstrate Africanisms 3) Your opinion regarding the Gullah people and the African connection; and 4) No typographical or grammatical errors To complete the assignment, please consult the two documentaries, “Gullah Traditions of the South Carolina Coast” and “Gullah Geechee Food Traditions.” Additionally, please utilize the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor website for additional information. Links to the aforementioned documentaries and website are listed below

Use Source links

Source Links “Gullah Traditions of the South Carolina Coast” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INLoxvNjFiA

“Gullah Geechee Food Traditions” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvUUgNFYVNk

Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor https://gullahgeecheecorridor.org/