The 14th edition of Kréyòl an mouvman Guadeloupe, a celebration of the Creole language and culture organized by the Guadeloupe Department, is happening from October 2 to October 30, 2026. The event, themed "Sé konsa nou yé ! Anlo menm biten on dòt jan," or "This is how we are! Let's keep doing it the same way," includes a variety of activities such as dictation contests, theater performances, storytelling, poetry, conferences, workshops, and traditional games. These events will take place throughout the islands of Guadeloupe. The opening event was held on Friday, October 2, at Habitation La Ramée in Sainte-Rose. The public enjoyed performances by the slameuse (a type of poet or rapper) Dory Sélèsprika and a revival of the play Joyeux anniversaire Marta, written by José Jernidier and directed by Joël Jernidier (Nayo concept). The play featured actress Esther Myrtil and percussionist Klòd Kiavué. The following day, the Écomusée de Marie-Galante hosted the performance On ti véyé. On Friday, October 9, at 6:30 PM, Fort Fleur d'épée in Gosier will host a conference by Juliette Facthum-Sainton on "The contribution of African languages to the vowel system of the native Guadeloupean language." This talk explores how African languages have influenced the sounds and structure of the Creole language spoken in Guadeloupe. The qualifying round for the Creole dictation contest, Ripaj a maké kréyòl, will take place on Saturday, October 17, at 9 AM in libraries across the region. The final round is set for Saturday, October 24, at the same time. On October 17, from 2 PM to 8 PM, the Pavilion of the city and Place de la Victoire in Pointe-à-Pitre will host Annou sanblé alantou a jaden an nou, a cultural event featuring performances and activities centered around Creole. On Wednesday, October 21, starting at 10 AM, the Écomusée de Marie-Galante will offer workshops for both children and adults focused on the Creole language. On Wednesday, October 28, at 6:30 PM, the Departmental Residence in Gosier will host Ena Eluther for Apatoudi maké kréyòl !, an event celebrating the release of her book Dékochi Lang Gwadloup. The event will conclude on Friday, October 30, at 6 PM at the Musée Edgar-Clerc in Moule. The closing program includes a screening of the film Vanille by Guillaume Lorin and Contes de la Nuit by Michel Ocelot, followed by a concert by singer Tricia Evy. The full schedule of events is available on the Guadeloupe Department's website, www.cg971.fr.