Times of the Islands Summer 2015

from the editor
The Leading Private Bank in the Turks and Caicos Islands
Where values are growing
KATHY BORSUK
David Bowen demonstrates how to play the ripsaw, one of the TCI’s
unique musical instruments.
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Planting the Seeds of Identity
During my Concha Woncha tour experience this spring, we enjoyed a cultural presentation by David Bowen. I’ve
known David for a long time, but had never heard him speak. His message touched my heart. David reiterated that a
group of people cannot move forward with purpose unless they have a balanced sense of identity, a strong rooting
in their past. A nation’s culture and history are among their most important treasures.
Times of the Islands has long tried to present to our readers, whether abroad or at home, elements of the Turks
& Caicos’ fascinating history and one-of-a-kind local culture. It’s been my goal as editor for the last two decades.
And I have seen positive changes in the populace, as Islanders, especially youngsters, grow in national pride, holding
more dearly the customs, foods, music, stories, songs, handicrafts, idioms, values, and shared history that sets them
apart from the heady and rapid influx of foreign influences.
I credit David’s endless enthusiasm, hard work, and first-rate example for sowing the seeds of cultural pride and
identity. Of course there have been many “farmers” who continuously water, fertilize, and hoe these seeds, hoping
for a bountiful harvest now, and in the future.
Read on, to find the seedlings sprouting in the pages of this issue.
Kathy Borsuk, Editor
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