Most Anguillians are of mixed West African, Irish, English, or Welsh heritage. Anguillians identify with both Great Britain and the Caribbean; the official language is English.
Visitors and Anguillians alike describe Anguilla as a friendly place where daily ‘hellos’ display genuine pleasure in sharing the island with visitors. Industriousness and harmony is the vibe all over the island.
Peace, a soulful joie de vivre, and a respect for their rich history, including our status as a self-governing, British Overseas Territory, give the island a uniquely warm and welcoming ambience.
The people of Anguilla are a great part of what makes our island such a magnificent place. Gentle and gracious, we take pride in our home and pleasure in sharing it with visitors from around the world. Guests and Anguillians say friendly “hellos” as we encounter each other across the island, and it’s not long before we know each other by name.
On our island we share a reverence for family, love, community and God. Peace, individualism and a soulful understanding of the joys of life create a home that is warm and welcoming, filled with joy and light. The island’s rich history and personality is embodied in its culture and heritage. From the ancient Amerindian settlements, through European colonization, to the 1967 revolution, these and other events are woven into the tapestry of Anguillian life today.
Anguilla People
Most Anguillians are of mixed West African, Irish, English, or Welsh heritage. Anguillians identify with both Great Britain and the Caribbean; the official language is English.
Visitors and Anguillians alike describe Anguilla as a friendly place where daily ‘hellos’ display genuine pleasure in sharing the island with visitors. Industriousness and harmony is the vibe all over the island.
Peace, a soulful joie de vivre, and a respect for their rich history, including our status as a self-governing, British Overseas Territory, give the island a uniquely warm and welcoming ambience.
The people of Anguilla are a great part of what makes our island such a magnificent place. Gentle and gracious, we take pride in our home and pleasure in sharing it with visitors from around the world. Guests and Anguillians say friendly “hellos” as we encounter each other across the island, and it’s not long before we know each other by name.
On our island we share a reverence for family, love, community and God. Peace, individualism and a soulful understanding of the joys of life create a home that is warm and welcoming, filled with joy and light. The island’s rich history and personality is embodied in its culture and heritage. From the ancient Amerindian settlements, through European colonization, to the 1967 revolution, these and other events are woven into the tapestry of Anguillian life today.