From October 6 to October 11, the Collectivité Territoriale de Martinique (CTM) is hosting a series of events as part of Creole Month in Martinique, aimed at celebrating and promoting the Creole language. The program includes museum visits, theater performances, and translation discussions. Creole is a language spoken in several Caribbean countries, including Martinique, and is an important part of the region’s cultural identity.
At the Maison de la Canne, the "Creole in the museum" initiative runs from Tuesday to Saturday, offering audio-guided tours, digital Creole quizzes, and activities related to the museum's collections. Registration details are available at 0596 68 32 04.
The Museum of Archaeology will host Creole tours, thematic games, and activities focused on Creole words and proverbs on Tuesday, October 6, and Thursday, October 8. Registration can be made at 0596 59 83 60.
On Wednesday, October 7, the Father Pinchon Museum will offer an olfactory workshop on Creole spices hosted by Madininair. Visitors can also view the photographic exhibition "Au cœur de notre biodiversité" by David Lanista, Vladimir Cécile, and Anthony Carole, as well as mini-films made by the photographers. Additional activities include word mix, bwet jé, quiz Matinik, Creole dictation, and guided tours in Creole, with free entry and no registration required.
The Frantz Fanon Hall of Tropiques Atrium will host the play Rosanie Soleil, based on a text by Ina Césaire and directed by Arielle Bloesch, on Wednesday, October 7, at 7:30 p.m. The cast includes Rita Ravier, Laura Grandfils, Suzy Singa, and Caroline Savard.
On Friday, October 9, at 7:30 p.m., the same location will host Noukantjè, a play entirely performed in Martinique Creole. The text is by Madjanie Leprix, with dramaturgy by Alfred Alexandre and direction by Rita Ravier. The cast includes Daniély Francisque, Fiona Soutif, and Giovanny Germany. Tickets are available at 25 €, 20 €, and 10 €.
On Friday, October 9, the Antoine Tangamen Cultural Center will combine Creole Day and the Blue Week around the theme "Lajounen gran moun péyi-nou." The program includes Creole dictation, workshops in Creole, musical animation "Mizik Péyi-nou," and the play "Djol Dou." Registration details are available at 05 96 72 21 14.
At 6:30 p.m. on the same day, the Schoelcher Library will screen the film Le VDR, Chen lav i, followed by a discussion on mental health with the Tombolo association.
On Saturday, October 10, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Hotel de l'Assemblée will host a meeting around translation, organized by the association Liannaj pou Lanng Kréyol Matinik. Information can be obtained at 0696 35 87 86 or by email at liannajlkm@gmail.com.
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