The culture of Anguilla is Anguillian i.e. the combination of British and African influence.Their culture are influenced with their own history.Anguilla , asmall West Indian island is stoill the member of British Crown colony which is basically the British Leeward Islands and having 35sq miles of area.
The Valley is the capital of this island.Basically Anguillan people tell English as it is the native language.This island now becomes the tourist destination of the people.The majority of earning are tourist.
It has their own historical weightage,their own stories,Legends and celebrations revolve around early Amerindian settlements.Earlier Europeans and Africans came there and starts works on plantation.
Summer Carnival is the big festival of Anguillian people which takes place in the month of August every year.Their enfranchisement starts with early morning jam and run for a fortnight.Peoples gathered on to the street with full of joy,dance and stilt-walks.During the days, as with almost all of Anguilla’s major holidays, the island is filled with the excitement of beach picnics and boat racing, Anguilla’s national sport “Sailboat racing”.Thousands of local people and touristers , gather round the island shores to witness the thrilling event taking place.
The major earning sources are tourism,fishing and also boat building.
The Anguillian government has invested the money for the development of tourism industry.And now
there are lots of beach resorts,finest beach for tourist in Eastern Carribean.Earlier it was covered with dense forest.
Inspite of this festival other festival like Queen’s Birthday and White Monday are also celebrated with full of joy and entertainment.
There are numerous sports activities like boat racing,horseback riding,fishing,diving,sailing and even swiming with dolphin are also available.
One thing is to know about local hazard is Manchineel Trees have their green apples that is toxic,and poisonous to eat and even touch.Even do not take shelter under these tree.
May 30 is the Anguilla Day. On that day, in 1967, the Saint Kitts police were forced to leave Anguilla.