Ethan Velasquez

The Calabash Tree and the Amazing Sisira Ethan Velasquez

The Calabash Tree and the Amazing Sisira follows the awakening of a young Garifuna boy named Benjamin as he discovers the many ways the calabash tree is intertwined into the Garifuna way of life. Ethan Velasquez, born and raised in Dangriga, weaves together a tale of truth and community identity as he connects the roots of the calabash gourd back to cultural heritage of the Garinagu people. This book is a must read for anyone interested in the Garifuna language and culture.