Culture of newfoundland?

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Answer 1

The culture of Newfoundland is influenced by England and Ireland. Up to the 90's the schools were even run by the churches.

Newfoundland didn't become a colony right away people would come over from Europe fish then return home in the winter. Slowly it build up as a colony where people lived year round.

Family and community is very big in Newfoundland culture both in the rural and urban communities. It isn't uncommon particularly in rural Newfoundland to  call respected older family friends Aunt or Uncle.

Fishing and marine life is still very much alive. Even in people who don't even fish or their families might never have fished there is a certain romance about it. In some parts older men are called Skipper even if they were never Captain of a boat. ( My boyfriend's grand father for example)

Because Newfoundland has a large heritage as being their own colony or nation Newfoundlanders often see themselves and Newfoundlanders first Canadian second. The pink white and green flag is still flown in many places and can be seen on T-shirts all over the province.

Music is a big part of Newfoundland culture. Kitchen parties and traditional music in pubs is very popular.

The food is a mix of what the island offers and Irish and English tradition. Lots of fish Cod being the most important. Fish n' bruise, fish n' chips, fish cakes, cod tongues and other dishes are all done with cod. There is also smelt and dried caplin.

The island also offers Moose which has become a part of the Newfoundland culture after it's introduction.  Moose hunting has in some places replaced Caribou hunting as the caribou populations compete with the moose. The meat of both animals is eaten. Sausages and burgers made of moose or caribou can be found at fairs and many eateries.

There is also seal which makes Seal stew and flipper pie .

I would also say that cabins and boating are part of the culture. Lost of people have cabins and enjoy going to the country for their holidays.

There has also been a bit of a rivalry between Townies- the people from St. John's and Baymen- people from around the bay

It was a bigger problem in my Grandfather's time when people thought people from rural parts of Newfoundland were uneducated and stupid. And people from town were all considered to be snobs. My Grandfather came from Fair Island and spoke with a thick bay accent. He went on to be a professor at the university despite prejudice against him. There are many different accents on the island. How you talk can easily tell where you are from.