As you would expect from an island of such natural beauty the arts that are created here is a true reflection of the island its self.

Many of the local artists that have chosen to live on this island have an aim and thrive upon producing art work that can live up to the beautiful island and the way in which people live their lives here. Artists imitate the stunning shore lines of the Caribbean Sea and the island through paintings, pottery, sculptures and the finest photography.

You can find many different private art galleries around the island which are there for one purpose; to truly amaze you with the quality and diversity of art in which the island has to offer.

If you are visiting the island form the month of November up until June, you will have the privilege of been able to take a gentle walk through the streets of Christiansted to experience what is known locally as ‘Arts Thursday’.

On this day you will be able to view several different art exhibits showing off the best the island has to offer, and to make this experience even more relaxing, you can do it all whilst having a drink of some of the finest wines available on the island.

The culture of the island as it is now has derived down through many years as different types of people have left there cultural ways on the island. The very first people to inhabit the island were the Carib and the Arawak people.

Soon after this, the English, French and Dutch people had their turns colonizing the island and from this had a chance to leave their own cultural influence behind. Today the island has its own culture that can be said to have been influenced by the many cultural backgrounds that it has seen since it was discovered, all of this as well as been part of the united states, making it a very diverse resort for tourists.

The island culture is extremely relaxed and of high spirit, something that is typical of the many different islands around the world.

The ‘Jump Up’ Festival is something that has to be seen to be fully appreciated; this festival is extremely fun and is a true reflection of the culture on this island.

It draws in huge amounts of tourists and leaves a permanent memory of the fun- loving spirit that the island boasts.

Although the culture on the island has changed some what throughout the past, some traditions have been carried on and are still been taught today.

An example of this is the Mocko Jumbies that can been seen parading up and down the streets when a special event or festival is taking place on the island. The Mocko Jumbies are masked stilt walkers that represent the sacred spirits that protected African villages when the slaves first came onto the islands, this is now a huge cultural art form that is taught to school kids on the island.

The culture of the island offers something for everyone no matter what your background, may it be the tasteful cuisine, fantastic island music or the relaxion, or even a mix of all of these, the way of life here is sure to make you smile throughout the duration of your stay.