CULTURE/ FOOD

HISTORY 

Christopher Columbus was the person who found Guadeloupe. Before he found Guadeloupe and gave it the name it has today, it was once called Karukera. France shaped Guadeloupe to be what it is today.

 In 1981Guadeloupe got its independence. The islands of Martinique, French Guyana and Guadeloupe have formed an alliance under the Declaration de Basse-Terre.

 

NOW

Guadeloupe’s economy depends on agriculture and tourism. Lately Guadeloupe often seems to have hurricanes and a lot of rain.

CULTURE:

In Guadeloupe they have a parade to bring the French Caribbean’s closer to their African roots. This carnival is celebrated in January, February, and March. Throughout the carnival they have multiple dances and they wear costumes like image

The women from Guadeloupe dress with skirts and a grass shirt or dresses and a lot of jewelry. Their clothing was inspired by the catholic church. Over the years like many other cultures the clothing for the woman become shorter and shorter. The men over there wear hats made from straws to protect them from the sun. The way they dress is very casual.

FOOD

         

Guadeloupe is known for the most delicious foods from the Caribbean. Guadeloupe specializes in in French Creole. Food reveals Amerindian, African, East Indian, and French cultural influences. Traditional foods include manioc flour, root crops, breadfruit, avocado, green bananas, peas and beans, okra, curried meats, salted codfish, fish, and tropical fruits. 

 Creole cooking uses hot peppers and spices but has been influenced by French cooking and imported foodstuffs. Guadeloupe isn’t the only islands that eats “green bananas”. Dominican Republic also eats green bananas. Rum also plays a big part in Guadeloupe’s food. A lot of Guadeloupe’s foods are from France. For example, the lobster profiteroles, to rack of lamb, red snapper, and pork medallions. Herbs such as thyme and a variety of cream sauces are used with flavorful results.