Introduction

 

I am sure you hear about how many planes and boats used to disappear in the Bermuda, but what exactly is the Bermuda? And no, it is not a triangle (Although the region known as the Bermuda Triangle does exist.) It is an island that is a part of the Caribbean. (Think Pirates of the Caribbean.) Before we begin with the specifics of the Bermuda as an island in the Caribbean, we must understand what it means to be part of the Caribbean. So, what is it? As stated by the Virtual Caribbean Library, “the term Circum-Caribbean is a geographic term that refers to the Caribbean Sea, its islands, and the surrounding coastal regions.” Sometimes, two entirely different regions within the Caribbean as given the name not because of geographical regions, but rather due to the fact they may share unique cultural heritage. An example of this is actually Bermuda! It became a member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in 2003, despite not even being in the Caribbean region at all. As such, the Bermuda is a part of the Caribbean as it shares cultural characteristics with other islands and coastal areas in the region. The reason behind why many of these islands and coastal regions share cultural heritage is due to Diaspora, which refers to people who shared a particular element but then scattered throughout the Caribbean, growing apart from each other but still sharing some of the cultural elements they shared. As for the island of Bermuda itself, it is one with an extensive cultural background and history behind it. Specifically, the Emancipation Act of 1834, which outlawed slavery on the island. It was a very important event that sits in the middle of Bermuda's historical timeline. The discussion will cover the events that led up to the act, the events that followed after, and how the island remains to this day effected by it, as well as how it was important.




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