MOSAIC - Historic Tribes of the World

Introducing the newest sensation in St. Lucia Carnival, MOSAIC....HD Carnival Band and Presenting Tribes. The six sections will take us on a time travel journey around the world to visit the:

The Greeks

Ancient Greece emerged as the first advanced civilization in Europe. The Greek peoples and culture are often compared to the Caribbean Isles and peoples by the Honorable Derek Walcott. the Greeks experienced unprecedented cultural boom, expressed in their art, architecture, drama, science and philosophy.

The Romans

Great warriors, the Roman civilization depended on military conquest and commercial predominance, as well as selective assimilation of neighbouring peoples. Rome conquered most of Europe and its empire extended to the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.

The Zulu

The Zulu were the most legendary warriors of Southern Africa; they were raised as warriors from the age of six when they joined the army. They would spend their time training until they were formally enlisted by the king. They would challenge each other to stick fights, which had to be accepted on pain of dishonour. In wartime, the Zulu soldier went into battle minimally dressed, painting the upper body and face with chalk and red ochre.

Neg Marwan

As a people emerging from colonial times and the shackles of slavery, the Neg Marwan was considered a foolish person. However, history has taught us that the Neg Marwan were great warriors, runaway slaves who successfully formed themselves into guerilla armies. They sought freedom rather than slavery.

Egypt

One of the first great civilizations often referred to as the "black land". Egyptian culture flourished for three millenia. During this long period Egypt remained distintively Eygptian in its religion, arts, language and customs. Egypt is famous for The Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, both great wonders of the world.

Commache

Native American Indians, the Commanche's never formed a single cohesive tribal unit but were divided into almost a dozen groups. These groups shared the same language and culture but fought among themselves just as often as they cooperated. The horse was a key element in the Commanche culture . They were the first group of Plain Indians to fully incorporate the horse into their culture.

Text supplied by Mosaic Carnival Band.