Or that Gullah people all practiced voodoo. Goodwine decided to help get people to the Beaufort area to experience the Gullah culture themselves. As she posted the fliers in various locations throughout New York, Goodwine wondered if people would be interested in taking a bus trip to attend Beaufort's annual Gullah Festival, where they could see participants celebrate Gullah culture through song, dance and stories. Goodwine has been offering the Gullah tour since 1986. It draws people from states including California, Michigan, Louisiana, Tennessee and Georgia.
People are more willing to protect the culture if they can understand it.