The Victor-Sch?lcher MuseumGuadeloupe Carnival is a time for partying, for tourists and locals alike. © Philippe Giraud
West Indian culture and music go together. Always present, it gives rhythm to every hour of the day and night. From zouk to ragga music, from beguine to mazurka, West Indians dance and expess themselves on rhythms that can sometimes be furious and at other times more throbbing. Local festivities, cockfights, cultural sit ups, are all opportunities for the visitor to enjoy the vitality of the island's cultural traditions.