The Martinican carnival, a hymn to freedom
It is one of the most anticipated events by the Martinicans and the one that breaks all attendance records. From 30 000 people for the smallest event to 120 000 people on Mardi Gras and […]
Tradition & Heritage
Junkanoo : the carnival of The Bahamas
Do you know Junkanoo? The French-speaking Caribbean might think that this is a kind of “Jus de canne” (Sugarcane juice) because of the english pronunciation. The answer is NO. For those who had never heard this […]
Christmas and New Year’s Day in Guadeloupe : communion and abundance
Christmas and New Year’s Day are two end-of-year celebrations very much appreciated by the Guadeloupeans. These are moments of sharing with family and friends and good resolutions for the future. Tradition and modernity coexist in […]
The longest Christmas in the world is in Puerto Rico
There is no place on the planet where Christmas lasts longer than in Puerto Rico. The kick-off in the smallest of the Greater Antilles is on Thanksgiving and the festivities do not end before January […]
Christmas in Dominican Republic : its traditions
As soon as we hear on the radio “Juanita volvió“ (Juanita is back) – a song that tells the arrival of a Dominican girl who lives in the United States and returns to her country […]
The Guloyas : cultural treasure inherited from the Lesser Antilles
In the east of Dominican Republic is a town called San Pedro de Macorís, located 45 minutes from the Dominican capital. A land which reached its apogee several decades ago, a productive land which had […]
The pirates are back on the Cayman Islands !
The Caymanians say that nowhere in the Caribbean islands the pirates who operated in the Caribbean Sea from the 16th century are celebrated with such passion. They are certainly right because during all this November, […]
A House for the Caribbean in Santiago de Cuba
Situated in the district of Vista Alegre in the Eastern city, La Casa del Caribe (The House of the Caribbean) is the management authority of the Festival of the Caribbean and the only study center […]
The beautiful city of Jacmel : Haiti’s cultural capital
Article proposed by J. Janvier – Correction: Évelyne Chaville Jacmel, main town of the South Department, is known throughout the world for its culture and crafts. It is the birthplace of many writers and poets […]
Long live “Fèt a Kabrit” on Désirade island !
Created in 2002 by the municipal officials at the time “Fèt a Kabrit” takes place at the Easter weekend and aims to preserve the tradition of eating goat for Easter and boost the economy of […]