Compere Lapin - Creole Folktales - St. Martinique Walk Good: African and Caribbean Folktales

Martinique is located southwest of Cuba and North of Trinidad and Tobago.

Culture is a mix of French and Caribbean influences.  Language spoken is French and creole which has elements of English, Spanish, Portuguese and African Languages.

National Dish is Grilled Snapper with Creole sauce.

Martinique is know for is beaches, mountain tropical gardens and fascinating history.

Fun facts about Martinique

1. Did you know that Martinique is the 3rd biggest island of the lesser Antilles behind Trinidad and Guadeloupe?

2. Black Sand - Many of the beaches have black sands

3. Natural Park - 32 of the 34 towns are considered a Natural Park

4. Original Forest: Mangrove - Mangrove represents 6% of the island's forest area.  Called the Forest with is roots in the water.

Stories retold in this Episode:

1. Sweet Sweet Potato

2. Give me more sense.

Join us next wee as our stories form from Saint Berthelemy

Gather your family and friends learn something new reminisce about the ol' days and most of all Walk Good!

Be Safe and well