Detected on Monday 2 November, 15h30
In Marie-Galante, All Saints' Day tradition withstands the passage of time
In Marie-Galante, All Saints' Day remains an important occasion to honor the deceased, despite cemeteries being less frequented than in the past.
In brief
Society event (severity: info) in Marie-Galante (Guadeloupe), first detected on 2 November 2026 at 15:30. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 2 November 2026 at 15:30.
- Category
- Society
- Severity
- Info
- Place
- 971 GuadeloupeMarie-Galante
- Detected
- 2 Nov, 15h30
- Updated
- 2 Nov, 15h30
- Reference
- no.7601
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- 15h30La 1ère (Outre-mer)Report2 NovÀ Marie-Galante, la tradition de la Toussaint résiste au temps
À Marie-Galante, la Toussaint reste un rendez-vous important pour honorer les défunts et perpétuer les traditions. Si les cimetières semblent moins fréquentés qu’autrefois, l’attachement aux gestes de mémoire demeure. Une transmission qui se poursuit, malgré l’évolution des modes de vie et l’éloignement de certaines familles.
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