Blowing the conch shell was a means for escaped slaves to communicate across the mountains and dense forests they ran away to. They had complex coding through the varied conch shell sounds that slave owners could not understand the meanings behind the conch horn. A story via oral history of Saint Lucia states that slaves were told when they heard the sound of the conch - they knew that they were free. The conch shell was then sounded on Emancipation day across the valleys. #knowyourcaribbean #co

Did you know that on Bonaire, the conch shell is used as a musical instrument?🐚 🎶 The art of conch blowing has been a part of the island's culture for centuries, and skilled musicians can produce a range of tones and rhythms by blowing into the shell in different ways. #ItsInOurNature Conch blowing adds a unique touch to Bonaire's cultural scene and is often performed during traditional festivals and celebrations. Keep an ear out for the distinctive sound of the conch shell on your next trip t