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- Folk Research Centre
Folk Research Centre
In the hills east of Castries at the village of Morne Pleasant
is St Lucia's Folk Research Centre, housed in an old manor house
that was originally owned by the Deveaux family. The centre
includes a small but comprehensive museum. Among the exhibits,
dedicated to preserving the language and culture of St Lucian
Creole, is a reproduction of a traditional ti-kay hut and
indigenous musical instruments. The centre also contains a research
library with a collection of books, papers and photographs
detailing St Lucia' folklore and history.
Information & Facts
Language
English is the official language, but St Lucian Creole is
widely spoken.
Money
The unit of currency in Saint Lucia is the East Caribbean Dollar
(XCD), which is tied to the US Dollar. The EC$ is divided into 100
cents. US dollars are also accepted at most tourist establishments
and ensure a better exchange rate. ATMs are available in Castries,
Rodney Bay, Soufriere and Vieux Fort. Banks are open Monday to
Friday from 8am to 2pm, some are open till 5pm. Major credit cards
are accepted at all large hotels, shops and restaurants. Most
hotels will exchange foreign currency, and there are change bureaux
in Castries.
Opening Times
Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm
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