


Gimistory

International Storytelling Festival (Since 1999)
Storytelling is as old as mankind and is considered to be one of the most ancient arts. Storytelling celebrates the art of communication, of talking and listening, and of conveying information, whether lighthearted or profound. In Gimistory, professional storytellers come from all over the world telling stories that illuminate their heritage, stories that explore myths and legends, stories that provide laughter, drama and wonderment. Their stories engage audiences and stimulate the imagination.
When
NEW DATES!! The Cayman Islands International Storytelling Festival, GIMISTORY will return to its regular format from 25th November – 2nd December 2022!
Where
Cayman Brac
Friday, 25 November – Spot Bay Community Park
Show times: 10-10:30am and 1:15-2:15pm
Grand Cayman
28 November to 2 December. Gates open at 7:00pm and showtime from 7:30-9:00pm
- Monday, 28 November – Jefferson Beach (West Bay Public Beach), West Bay
- Tuesday, 29 November – East End Public Beach, East End
- Wednesday, 30 November – Hutland Park, North Side
- Thursday, 1 December – Coe Wood Beach, Bodden Town
- Friday, 2 December – Smith’s Barcadere (Smith’s Cove), George Town
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Why
Revitalizing the art of storytelling, which was the main community entertainment and means of transferring cultural mores before the advent of radio and television, through storytelling workshops in schools and district community centers and the tri-island events of the festival.
By its very nature, the festival celebrates the arts of communication, of talking and listening, and of conveying information, whether lighthearted or profound.
During past years storytellers have done visits to schools, making special presentations to students in each of the three Cayman Islands.
Watch
- Gimistory will be live-streamed on our Youtube channel and the recording will be available to view post-event.
Gimistory

International Storytelling Festival
Storytelling is as old as mankind and is considered to be one of the most ancient arts. Professional storytellers come from all over the world telling stories that cultivate their heritage, stories that explore myths and legends, stories that provide laughter, drama and wonderment. Their stories engage audiences to stimulate imagination unlike so many other modern artistic mediums. The storytellers must evoke all of the senses to allow the listeners to visualize the story, the characters and the setting as told. Storytelling celebrates the art of communication, of talking and listening, and of conveying information, whether lighthearted or profound.
When
The Cayman Islands International Storytelling Festival, GIMISTORY, spans from November 25th though December 3rd each year and is the highly anticipated kick-off to the Holiday Season.
Where
Each of the Grand Cayman districts, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman enjoy a FREE night of storytelling at picturesque venues of beaches under the sea grape trees, or at a park or open field under the moonlight. Local and overseas storytellers take to the stage and tell a tall tail or two while the crackle of a wood burning hints at the hot, delicious fried fish and fritters available after the stories.
Who
GIMISTORY is presented by the Cayman National Cultural Foundation as a FREE event for the community and made possible by the generous support of businesses like yours.
The festival brings over 2,500 people together from virtually every sector of Cayman’s multi-generational, multi-national community. In addition to visitors from abroad who return time and again.
Why
Revitalizing the art of storytelling, which was the main community entertainment and means of transferring cultural more before the advent of radio and television through Storytelling workshops in schools and district community centers and the tri-island events of the festivals.
By its very nature, the festival celebrates the arts of communication, of talking and listening, and of conveying information, whether lighthearted or profound.
During the day, storytellers visit schools, making special presentations to students in each of our three Cayman Islands.
Watch
- Watch one of our annual Caymanian storytellers Lady Rabia.
- Watch David Bereaux and Friends tell some Calypso, which are traditional Caribbean musical folktales.