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| Originally descended from African slaves who worked the Southern plantations, the Gullah people of the Lowcountry and nearby coastal areas of South Carolina and Georgia are the most culturally distinctive African-American population in the United States. In addition to a special language (a Creole blend of European and African tongues), the Gullah people developed a unique culture based on folktales, superstition and a distinct cuisine which shaped generations of families living on Hilton Head Island and in the Lowcountry today. Visitors to the Island during the month of February can attend the annual Native Islander Gullah Celebration, a spirited festival that features the arts, crafts, history, music and food of the Gullah people. Other opportunities to experience Gullah culture on Hilton Head Island year-round include Gullah-N-Gechee Mahn Tours (843-838-7516); Gullah Heritage Trail Tours (843-681-7066); Hallelujah Singers (843-525-6129); and Lowcountry Artists Guild (843-846-0044). |
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