The Tour of the Round Yoles of Martinique
The Tour des Yoles de Martinique is the largest sports competition on the island. It's an event that many Martinicans don't want to miss. And for good reason, it's a beautiful spectacle that represents the tradition, craftsmanship, and enthusiasm of the Martinican people.
If you don't want to miss any of the Tour des Yoles Martinique, Airlocal keeps an updated schedule of all the highlights of ...
Seine fishing
The place of fishing in Martinique
Martinique is a small island that has a very special relationship with fishing! Its proximity to the sea makes it a breeding ground for fishermen who find their vocation in the proximity to the sea, an element that is very present in the lives of Martinicans. It was therefore impossible for this profession not to democratize and it has become one of the most i...
Celebrating Easter in Martinique
Where do the Easter traditions in Martinique come from ?
First of all, a distinction must be made between Easter and Passover.
Passover is the Jewish festival (Pesach) that celebrates the exit of the people of Israel from Egypt. It symbolises the passage from slavery to freedom, they "passed over" when God freed them from slavery. However, the traditions we have inherited come from the Catholi...
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Lent in Martinique
When we talk about Lent in Martinique, we immediately know what it is about in the four corners of the island. The word Lent has two definitions with which we are familiar. Let's discover together what is behind Lent in Martinique!
Lent or season of faith and mediation
When we talk about Lent, we think first of all of the 40 days preceding the Easter holidays in Martinique.
This period o...
Carnival Martinique 2023: between derision and tradition
Schedule and dates of the Carnival of Martinique 2023
To make sure you don't miss any of the festivities, discover below the program of the 2023 carnival in Fort-de-France.
Costumes, accessories, makeup, jewelry: to finalize your carnival shopping, find the list of official stores of Carnival on Foyal Village.
The carnival of Martinique is the first to have been celebrated on the Americ...
Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions
Discover the old days at the Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions of Saint-Esprit.
Do you like cultural activities ? Are you interested in discovering Martinique's heritage? Head to Saint-Esprit to the Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions for a dive into the lifestyle of the region's inhabitants in the 18th century. Take the opportunity to visit the City Hall listed in the inventory of histor...
The house of Bèlè
The house of Bèlè, anchor of the cultural heritage of the Caribbean Archipelago, in the heart of the city of Sainte-Marie.
Martinique today is the result of an extremely dense history. The Caribbean archipelago has always done everything to preserve its cultural roots, its ancestral traditions, as well as its natural heritage. However, many civilizations have populated the island throughout ...
Traditional dishes in Martinique
There are two main reasons to favor local products in Martinique.
The first is that they are delicious and varied. Creole specialties are even more enjoyable with local products. The second reason is economic. Products imported from mainland France cost on average 38% more than on the mainland. This makes two excellent reasons to eat local, and believe me, you will not lose out because Martiniq...