Fungi music isn’t about mushrooms!
The name “fungi” comes from the idea of mixing ingredients—just like a hearty island stew. Fungi music, a vibrant Caribbean tradition, blends African, European, and Caribbean influences into one delicious sound, reflecting the region’s rich cultural history.
Traditional fungi bands sometimes use homemade instruments.
Washboard, gourds, tin cans, and even kitchen utensils can become instruments in the hands of a good fungi musician!
Guavaberry liqueur is a Christmas classic.
Made from the guavaberry fruit, rum, and spices, it’s often prepared weeks before the holidays—and some recipes are family secrets passed down for generations.
Carolling is a community affair.
In the BVI, carolers don’t just go door-to-door—they sometimes visit entire neighbourhoods or travel with church groups and youth choirs.
Tarts are a Christmas speciality.
These festive tarts are often filled with guava, pineapple, coconut, or sometimes all three! Many families bake them together as part of their holiday tradition.
Old-time Christmas mornings began with a parade of sounds.
Years ago, musicians would start playing early Christmas morning, walking through communities to spread holiday cheer before families opened gifts.
Children’s Christmas recitations are a staple.
From preschool to teens, children proudly stand at the front of an audience to recite poems, Bible verses, and holiday messages they’ve practised for weeks.
