I visited Guadeloupe two years ago in April, and I must say... the island really stole my heart. From the second I stepped out of the airport, I noticed the island itself feels alive. As if it is a giant, magnificent whole organism in itself. I could almost hear it breathe, hear its heartbeat. The sounds from the insects, birds, leaves, waves... everything came together into this amazing, continuous murmur, that never stopped. Every step I took, every sound, every smell brought me energy on that island. I felt so much closer to nature, Earth, life. Coming back home, in the man-made noises of the city, took me a long time to get adapted again. For a while, I couldn't sleep well because I missed Guadeloupe's breathing... and the rain. So much rain in Guadeloupe, but so warm.
I now live and work in Gwada (Guadeloupe) with my husband. I love the island, and I particularly love Gwo Ka. I'm originally from the UK, London, and my family roots are Nigerian/Yoruba. However, when I hear the Gwo Ka, I get transformed. The woman in the documentary is right, when you hear it, it can take you into a trance. Ase!
I was at the Guadalupe several days in June 2016. Comparing the weather in central Europe with weather this beautiful island I have to say that Europe can be liked but Guadalupe - is paradise. Life slows down there. Ocean and sun you get a companion for days. I recommend to all!. Polecam.
Wise Owl Why don’t you go and make a film from the locals view? Think this would give a balanced perspective from both sides and then one can draw/make a good opinion.
15:47 the woman is saying so much non sense black people always wore gold on them it wasn't to copy the white women black people were wearing gold before the white women even knew it existed ... know your history girl!
+Itsyaa Boii *why you bring the issue about black and white ? that is terrible as well black people in these islands came from africa which is falling society but when got chance of better living things got better you have the chance to get time machine and go africa wonder there, they will enjoy themselves having you ku ku*
Guadeloupe is historically known for its resistance to french rule & Martinique is known for its willful compliance, so although both islands are dominated by zouk, you're more likely to hear a little more homegrown roots rock reggae coming out of Gwada than Martinique. More fyah!
@@silvabakx6396 right thats what i thought, you’re going to twist your way around the question because you aint got no proof to back up your bs. Martinique and Guadeloupe same history same slave revoltes, still the same today as part of France. I dont know where you from but we dont need no foreing division between our two islands, if you’re a Gwada you should know this, shame on you!!
Loving this one thanks for sharing very important information giving thanks blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work 🙏🙏🙏🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💪💪💪
Guadeloupe is one of the most beautiful caribbean islands among others fantastic places in this region. that said the presenter really had an agenda, his translations missed about 30% or more of what was really said and totally changed the meanings of what the people communicated more than once .Slavery is a shameful part of the history of all those islands but trust me the people of Guadeloupe are not as obsessed with this period as the author obviously is. There is a reason why Guadeloupe and Martinique are not a "countries" but a French departments with all theirs oh so beautiful cultural specifics and diversity.
WHAT THIS WOMAN IS SAYING AT 18:48 IS DEFINITELY TRUE.THIS MUSIC CARRIES SUCH A POWERFUL ENERGY THAT YOU FEEL YOURSELF CONNECTED TO SOMETHING YOU CAN`T DESCRIBE WHEN LISTENING TO IT.I HEARD SOME GUYS PLAYING IT PARIS...WOW! THE FUNNY THING IS ANCIENT EGYPTIANS USED THE WORD "NGO" FOR DRUMS AND "KA" FOR ENERGY AND THE PEOPLE OF GUADELUPE CALL THIS MUSIC "GROS KA." WEIRD! SHE IS SAYING THAT 18:48...SLAVERY ENDED IN THIS ISLAND ON THE YEAR 1848.
We spent time in Tioman island of the coast of Malaysia, beautiful , different, Inexpensive, not perfect but still amazing. Anybody can comment on Guadeloupe and the Asian Tropical Islands comparison.
I'm from Guadeloupe, grew up there. But, I spent years visiting asian countries. Asian islands and caribean islands are very different. Not the same feeling, not the same experience, not the same way of life ! However, the both region are beautiful and deserve to be discovered ! Just an important point : As it is an administrative region of France, Guadeloupe is expensive !
This used to be my favorite island in the Caribbean, but now I think Martinique is far better. I recently watched a documentary on both islands, and although Guadeloupe is more interesting in terms of geography, the towns on the island looked extremely rundown and disorganized except on Iles le Saintes. Martinique seemed neater and far more pleasant, with a sparser population and better beaches. And Martinique ranks among the safest Caribbean islands, while Guadeloupe doesn't. All I know is that I wanted to go to Guadeloupe, and now I don't.
Researching 2 understand why the elders were not willing to tell us youngins more of our past..they only say they escaped from Guadalupe in 1800s and before that it does not matter..we are here now
The narrative propagated by the narrator of this documentary is false and misleading. Firstly, the narrator isn't accurate in stating that the still-French colonies of Martinique & Guadeloupe has the highest standard of living in the Caribbean. That is a misleading statement. Prosperous Island States including Trinidad & Tobago in the south, Grenada, Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua& Barbuda, & Jamaica are all independent States that considering the atrocity of human trafficking during the trans-Atlantic slave trade, & the enslavement of African peoples, has done exceptionally well in terms of obtaining high standards of living and quality of life for their citizens in spite of challenging social & economic circumstances, not to mention they are currently hailed as potentially among the best places in the wider (OAS) region for both investment & retirement initiatives. Secondly & finally, just before the mid-point mark of this video, the narrator is herd saying, according to quote; "black slaves, I mean, the descendants of black slaves", as he describes the ethnic composition of the Guadeloupe's population. That to me is deliberate, racist, & a direct verbally polarizing assault on the identity of the Afro-Guadeloupean community, & at best unprofessional & bereft of journalistic dexterity. This video ought to be removed, reviewed, and corrected with an a formal apology to viewers as an atonement.
@@silvabakx6396 The islands are not colonies, it's a French Overseas Department, its people are French citizens, has the same laws and regulations as in France instituted by the late President Charles de Gaulle since the 1950's. They have elected members to the Senate and the National Assembly in Paris.
@@silvabakx6396 all 🤣🤣🤣 Puerto Rico Caymans British Virgin Island American Virgin Island Curaçao Saba Bonaire St Statia Aruba St Marteen You Said bullshit
It's a French Overseas Department since 1946 the people on the islands are French citizens and has the same laws in France instituted by the late President Charles de Gaulle, they have elected representatives to the Senate and the National Assembly in Paris.
All "great nations" are great based on slavery. This is valid even today, although these days the modern slavery is masked under immigration, refugees and credit system.
I visited Guadeloupe two years ago in April, and I must say... the island really stole my heart. From the second I stepped out of the airport, I noticed the island itself feels alive. As if it is a giant, magnificent whole organism in itself. I could almost hear it breathe, hear its heartbeat. The sounds from the insects, birds, leaves, waves... everything came together into this amazing, continuous murmur, that never stopped.
Every step I took, every sound, every smell brought me energy on that island. I felt so much closer to nature, Earth, life. Coming back home, in the man-made noises of the city, took me a long time to get adapted again. For a while, I couldn't sleep well because I missed Guadeloupe's breathing... and the rain. So much rain in Guadeloupe, but so warm.
Were you on something when you were there?
Don, go somewhere else to comment. Troll comments like yours are childish. Grow up. He
I love your description! I can't wait to go there! I'll think of what you said when I breathe the air..
💕❤ i truly can relate so much. Had the same experience. Your description was spot on.
@Chantalle Davis Come back to home girl we wait you
I now live and work in Gwada (Guadeloupe) with my husband. I love the island, and I particularly love Gwo Ka.
I'm originally from the UK, London, and my family roots are Nigerian/Yoruba. However, when I hear the Gwo Ka, I get transformed. The woman in the documentary is right, when you hear it, it can take you into a trance.
Ase!
Taiwo Williams ok please which continents is it in
yessss! Gwoka is magic! ;)
My country! A paradise ❤️ thanks to speak the island which is unknown to the majority of people
Coucou sista (Madinina )
compatriote ;) wi péyi an nou bèl !
I was at the Guadalupe several days in June 2016. Comparing the weather in central Europe with weather this beautiful island I have to say that Europe can be liked but Guadalupe - is paradise. Life slows down there. Ocean and sun you get a companion for days. I recommend to all!. Polecam.
A great presentation of my island
Wise Owl Why don’t you go and make a film from the locals view? Think this would give a balanced perspective from both sides and then one can draw/make a good opinion.
I could ever not love the culture of the Caribbean? We have the best examples of ethnic harmony ever!
Oh my gosh my favorite the islands I just love the beautiful teal blue waters and Sea green oh my gosh the waterfalls absolutely love the islands🥰💙💕
Love this beautiful island àmazing beaches had a great time there
Very good video.Thank you.
Correction : there is pretty much the same tambiu/ gwo ka played elsewhere in the Caribbean. Haiti, Dominica, St Lucia etc
15:47 the woman is saying so much non sense black people always wore gold on them it wasn't to copy the white women black people were wearing gold before the white women even knew it existed ... know your history girl!
+Itsyaa Boii She is not speaking about black people in Africa you dumb. She was speaking about black people IN guadeloupe. Know your history idiot.
+Itsyaa Boii
*why you bring the issue about black and white ? that is terrible as well black people in these islands came from africa which is falling society but when got chance of better living things got better you have the chance to get time machine and go africa wonder there, they will enjoy themselves having you ku ku*
Doney hon nah you dumb cause we from africa
She was talking about slaves. It wasn't possible in any way shape or form for slaves to have gold accessories. Where would they have gotten it from?
Before white people existed...lmfao I never fail to see the stupidest fucking comments on UA-cam.
Guadeloupe is historically known for its resistance to french rule & Martinique is known for its willful compliance, so although both islands are dominated by zouk, you're more likely to hear a little more homegrown roots rock reggae coming out of Gwada than Martinique. More fyah!
Non sense!! stop trying to spread bs
@@lucianoescobar9979 it's one thing to call bs - it's another thing to prove it
@@silvabakx6396 prove it then
@@lucianoescobar9979 wait. You called me out. Disprove me first lol
@@silvabakx6396 right thats what i thought, you’re going to twist your way around the question because you aint got no proof to back up your bs. Martinique and Guadeloupe same history same slave revoltes, still the same today as part of France. I dont know where you from but we dont need no foreing division between our two islands, if you’re a Gwada you should know this, shame on you!!
Yay , Gwadada , It's my origin island 💖🙌💪🌺🌴
wow! beautiful place. amazing love it
Loving this one thanks for sharing very important information giving thanks blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work 🙏🙏🙏🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💪💪💪
Guadeloupe is one of the most beautiful caribbean islands among others fantastic places in this region. that said the presenter really had an agenda, his translations missed about 30% or more of what was really said and totally changed the meanings of what the people communicated more than once .Slavery is a shameful part of the history of all those islands but trust me the people of Guadeloupe are not as obsessed with this period as the author obviously is. There is a reason why Guadeloupe and Martinique are not a "countries" but a French departments with all theirs oh so beautiful cultural specifics and diversity.
nice to see the pigeon taking a dump on Columbus
Yeah because he had so much to do with Africans selling other Africans and Caribes killing Arawaks.
Why is this on Ryan George's playlist?
i think it fits his humour to include this, i guess.
WHAT THIS WOMAN IS SAYING AT 18:48 IS DEFINITELY TRUE.THIS MUSIC CARRIES SUCH A POWERFUL ENERGY THAT YOU FEEL YOURSELF CONNECTED TO SOMETHING YOU CAN`T DESCRIBE WHEN LISTENING TO IT.I HEARD SOME GUYS PLAYING IT PARIS...WOW! THE FUNNY THING IS ANCIENT EGYPTIANS USED THE WORD "NGO" FOR DRUMS AND "KA" FOR ENERGY AND THE PEOPLE OF GUADELUPE CALL THIS MUSIC "GROS KA." WEIRD! SHE IS SAYING THAT 18:48...SLAVERY ENDED IN THIS ISLAND ON THE YEAR 1848.
+Jones Manning PHILOSOPHICAL I LIKE
@@larebelletropicale for the 7 orishas
@El Magnifico El Magnifico gros, meaning big
Beautiful 🥰
OMW@ Lady in Red , what a Beautiful dress!
Instead of saying African slaves why not tell truth by saying "Africans who were made slaves"
kaniel Jarrett Why do say the same thing twice? Don`t you know? Americans can`t tell about black people without adding their racist bullshit!
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I have never even been on another country and I live in a boring part in Ontario
Amazing video
Thanks
But is it cheap, we're backpackers. After watching death in paradise I would love to spend time there.
I have to agree death in Paradise really has been our inspiration to visit the beautiful country Guadeloupe and learn about the culture.
That is exactly why we're traveling there! I was never interested in tropical places before, but now I can't wait to go there.
We spent time in Tioman island of the coast of Malaysia, beautiful , different, Inexpensive, not perfect but still amazing. Anybody can comment on Guadeloupe and the Asian Tropical Islands comparison.
I'm from Guadeloupe, grew up there. But, I spent years visiting asian countries.
Asian islands and caribean islands are very different. Not the same feeling, not the same experience, not the same way of life !
However, the both region are beautiful and deserve to be discovered !
Just an important point : As it is an administrative region of France, Guadeloupe is expensive !
the english translation is ... very different compare to the french dialogue (historian guy for exemple)
I could live very easily in the Caribbean.
Most of the Caribbean islands play drums and to dance to the music
ALL Caribbean islands
That was told in the video.
This used to be my favorite island in the Caribbean, but now I think Martinique is far better. I recently watched a documentary on both islands, and although Guadeloupe is more interesting in terms of geography, the towns on the island looked extremely rundown and disorganized except on Iles le Saintes. Martinique seemed
neater and far more pleasant, with
a sparser population and better beaches.
And Martinique ranks among the safest Caribbean islands, while Guadeloupe doesn't.
All I know is that I wanted to go to Guadeloupe, and now I don't.
You’ve never been in either one so, why don’t you get up and travel and stop making comments about what you see in a film???
@@xverxverxverga exactly
All right don’t come then ☺️
beautiful
This is tight?
Did he said slavery was abolished in 1948 ? Instead of 1848 .That sad here in the US many African Americans don't know they are french blacks.
@Pierre DUMONT + Thanks for the info buddy .
Wll look it up .
The slavery was abolished the 27 may 1848 not 1948
I had to rewind that a few times too lol. 1848
That man talking about rum obviously don't know the other Caribbean Islands, especially jamaica
You dont the specificity about Guadeloupe and Martinique rum !
Barbados had rum before Jamaica.
Researching 2 understand why the elders were not willing to tell us youngins more of our past..they only say they escaped from Guadalupe in 1800s and before that it does not matter..we are here now
Hello
The narrative propagated by the narrator of this documentary is false and misleading. Firstly, the narrator isn't accurate in stating that the still-French colonies of Martinique & Guadeloupe has the highest standard of living in the Caribbean. That is a misleading statement. Prosperous Island States including Trinidad & Tobago in the south, Grenada, Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua& Barbuda, & Jamaica are all independent States that considering the atrocity of human trafficking during the trans-Atlantic slave trade, & the enslavement of African peoples, has done exceptionally well in terms of obtaining high standards of living and quality of life for their citizens in spite of challenging social & economic circumstances, not to mention they are currently hailed as potentially among the best places in the wider (OAS) region for both investment & retirement initiatives. Secondly & finally, just before the mid-point mark of this video, the narrator is herd saying, according to quote; "black slaves, I mean, the descendants of black slaves", as he describes the ethnic composition of the Guadeloupe's population. That to me is deliberate, racist, & a direct verbally polarizing assault on the identity of the Afro-Guadeloupean community, & at best unprofessional & bereft of journalistic dexterity. This video ought to be removed, reviewed, and corrected with an a formal apology to viewers as an atonement.
Excuse me, I have to say one more thing. At the end they called it the French Islands @😢😢
They're still french colonies. They never gained their independence like ALL the other Caribbean islands have.
@@silvabakx6396 The islands are not colonies, it's a French Overseas Department, its people are French citizens, has the same laws and regulations as in France instituted by the late President Charles de Gaulle since the 1950's. They have elected members to the Senate and the National Assembly in Paris.
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@@silvabakx6396 all 🤣🤣🤣
Puerto Rico
Caymans
British Virgin Island
American Virgin Island
Curaçao
Saba
Bonaire
St Statia
Aruba
St Marteen
You Said bullshit
@@marlene97280 yeah, they all have some official, bougie sounding, govt designations, but a colony is a colony by any other name. No BS lol
Ti ponche...is not pronounced punch. Try T-poche
Enslaved afrikans not afrikan slaves
Wher is the france people hier?
In the veins of most of the people you see here. Most diasporans are of mixed heritage, no matter how dark skinned they may appear.
The beautiful french occupied territories...
Still colonies to be exact
It's a French Overseas Department since 1946 the people on the islands are French citizens and has the same laws in France instituted by the late President Charles de Gaulle, they have elected representatives to the Senate and the National Assembly in Paris.
My country Guadeloupe is still colonised
It's a insulte to called us Creole m8 !!
Don't you get it !?!
Newgrounds => Cyaraizor => Guadeloupe
Me: "Is that a real thing? ... **google** ... ... close enough."
All "great nations" are great based on slavery. This is valid even today, although these days the modern slavery is masked under immigration, refugees and credit system.
There at night fulfilled with all kind of gangsters drug dealers .robbery and murder.
European Influence still in Caribbean the colonizer needs to go back to his home land
and who gonna stay then if africans and europeans go home to heir home lands?
Guadeloupean ppl ask for that but media is lying
Uninteresting documentary that fails to show all the beauty of the island. Waste of time.
The people & their culture ARE the beauty of the island. You mean they didnt focus on the beautiful landscape in which the beautiful people live.
Thats your comment which are uninteresting
Pretty much Detroit with better beaches.