History and Culture

Madras is the quintessential fabric in Martinique. It is often used to make headdresses and traditional West Indian outfits. When

In the official correspondence, the word carnival appears in April 1722. As these festivities do not cause surprise, they are

DISTILLERIES AND RUM PRODUCTION IN SAINT-PIERRE UNTIL 1902 For the Pierrotins of the time, knowing which distilleries are active and

The low tropical lands of Central America and the West Indies offered the European colonizer the opportunity to create an

In 1888, The carnival lasted two and a half months. For two and a half months, Saint-Pierre was going to

It’s almost Christmas, and the “kantiks” are already making themselves heard. The opportunity to introduce you to these “Chanté Nwel”:

The Christmas songs are small booklets in which the words of the Christmas carols are grouped. These are carefully stored

Michaud watched: Extract album “Noël aux Antilles” (M. Pioche – H. Debs – G. Alcindor) Michaud was watching (twice) At

Joseph, my dear faithful : Extract album “Noël aux Antilles” (M. Pioche – H. Debs – G. Alcindor) Marie: Joseph,