Havana Book Fair : the taste of literature
PHOTO REPORT : Every year, Cuba celebrates in February Havana International Book Fair in the fortress of San Carlos de La Cabaña, located on the other side of the Havana Bay. For ten days, from […]
Articles by Translation : Évelyne Chaville
BIFF: a celebration of artistic achievement
The 13th edition of the Bahamas International Film Festival (commonly known as BIFF) took place from December 5 to 11, 2016. As usual, this important film event had a huge success in the archipelago. The […]
The living impression of Spain in Cuban dance
The Spanish influence in Cuba, product of four centuries of colonization, did not stop in the time and did not slow down. The Iberian roots were mixed with the indigenous, African and even Asian roots […]
Franck Salin : “inspiration is everywhere”
Franck Salin, alias Frankito, is a writer, producer and director. He is the guest of the 23rd edition of the FEMI (Regional and International Film Festival of Guadeloupe), which runs from January 27th to February […]
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 […]
CULTURAL EVENTS and PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN THE CARIBBEAN – FEBRUARY 2017
FEBRUARY 2017 February 1 : Tobago National Large Conventional Bands Preliminaries (TRINIDAD & TOBAGO) * Photo February 1 : Pre-final Aruba Caiso & Soca Monarch 2017 (ARUBA) From February 1 to 6 : Bob Marley Birthday Bash […]
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 […]
Benny Moré, the immortal Barbarian of Cuban Rhythm
A ray of light on that man’s face immediately showed dreamy eyes, a large nose, high cheekbones… his distinctive hat with a wide brim protected his curly hair and the genius that arose from his […]
CULTURAL EVENTS and PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN THE CARIBBEAN – JANUARY 2017
JANUARY 2017 January 1 : New Year’s Day January 1 : Independence Day (HAITI) January 1 : Liberation Day / Revolution Triumph Birthday (CUBA) January 1 : New Year’s Day – Firecrakers & Traditional Music Dande (ARUBA) January 1 : New Year’s […]
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 […]