History & Heritage

In the French West Indies, and particularly in Martinique, the month of May is rich in commemorations. The first highlight – from historical, cultural, and heritage perspectives – is of course the Memorial of May 8, 1902, the date of the deadliest vo...

Photography is an art where nothing is fixed and everything is animated. It speaks to us, awakens our senses, brings out emotions, feelings, sensations, memories… Some see photography as provocative, others see it as therapy. HOTEP STUDIO has chosen ...

Autre date clé du mois de mai, et sûrement la plus importante car ancrée dans notre ADN, celle du 22 mai 1848. Martinique Airlocal et moi-même avons tenu à rencontrer Steeve THIBAUT, fondateur de Xwé Kilombo, un concept allant beaucoup plus loin qu’...

Passion, authenticity, and a refreshing touch – that’s what I take away from the moment I just shared with Sydney, known under the pseudonym Alejandro from GREEN CAVIAR. This young entrepreneur is both an Arborist and Dendrologist. We discussed this ...

In September 2022, Victor Schoelcher high school finally reopened its doors after more than 5 years of renovation and restoration. Many students will once again be able to walk through the halls, study in a pleasant space and obtain their diploma, ju...

It was on social media thanks to Google my friend that I discovered the existence of the An Mao Heritage site located at Morne Gommier in Le Marin. I am a history enthusiast, especially when it comes to learning about the history of my ancestors. Whe...

We met with Watabwi, an orchestral group of marine conch shell players, who keep the Martinican tradition of Konn Lambi alive. These shells produce harmonious sounds that have their roots in the Arawak culture of Martinique.

Everyone knows the name Gauguin, but fewer people know about the brief but decisive period that the painter spent in Martinique. This stay in Martinique would represent a turning point in the artist’s life and would have a lasting influence on his wo...

Séphora Sainte Rose met with Fabienne from the association Tambou Bo Kannal to discuss the origins of Martinique’s carnival. Through the most famous carnival characters, Fabienne gives us the keys to better understanding the symbols contained in thes...

I had the pleasure of meeting Youry Rotin, the creator of the Fitness Bèlè concept, in the symbolic domain of Tivoli, an cultural space “an koté pou fè liannaj” (a place to create connections), which perfectly suits him, and I didn’t realize it until...