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Carnival in The Guadeloupe Islands - Part 2

Season 4 Episode 2 | 26m 46s

The time has come to officially celebrate Carnival in The Guadeloupe Islands! Mickela takes you from the morning celebrations of the Pajama Parade to the festive parade that night with Waka Chiré Band, followed by the solemn and powerful procession with Akiyo Mas Band on Ash Wednesday, a celebration completely unique to the Guadeloupean culture.

Aired: 02/14/21
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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