The traditions of the Martinican carnival with Tambou Bo Kannal.

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 these familiar figures to the public.

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