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“Always bear in mind that the people are not fighting for ideas, for the things in anyone's head. They are fighting to win material benefits, to live better and in peace, to see their lives go forward, to guarantee the future of their children…”
Amilcar Cabral, Revolution in Guinea, 1965
Tales from Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau - in a Nutshell
Ten yards over the border and suddenly everyone speaks Portuguese instead of French. Although Crioulo, a Portuguese dialect, is spoken here in Guinea-Bissau
Ten yards over the border and suddenly everyone speaks Portuguese instead of French. Although Crioulo, a Portuguese dialect, is spoken here in Guinea-Bissau
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Cities of Guinea-Bissau -Bissau, Bafeta and the Griots - West African Journey Part 13
The Malinke region is the home of the griots, traditional musicians and storytellers. In a village here I witness a performance..
The Malinke region is the home of the griots, traditional musicians and storytellers. In a village here I witness a performance..
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The Bijagos Islands – the Jewel in the Crown of Tiny Guinea-Bissau? - West African Journey Part 12
The first Bijagos island encounter is at Suga, where we moor up for a visit, to a friendly village. I’m told our destination...
The first Bijagos island encounter is at Suga, where we moor up for a visit, to a friendly village. I’m told our destination is a half hour walk.
Read moreRural Idyll - the Villages of Guinea-Bissau - West African Journey Part 11
The village of Holia in Guinea-Bissau is a pristine piece of paradise, nestled in the mangroves, on the banks of the river
The village of Holia in Guinea-Bissau is a pristine piece of paradise, nestled in the mangroves, on the banks of the river
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