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MARTINIQUE MOURNS THE PASSING OF AIME CESAIRE
Martinique is mourning the loss of the Isle of Flowers’ favorite son, Aimé Césaire, who died April 17 in Fort-de-France at age 94. Poet, playwright and politician, Césaire is widely hailed as a principal crusader for civil rights in the French West Indies, both through his writings and his 55 years as Mayor of Fort-de-France.
Muriel Wiltord, director Americas for the Martinique Promotion Bureau /CMT USA, stated: “It is a sad day for Martinique as we’ve lost a true statesman, and arguably the person most responsible for the island’s success today. Césaire’s influence extended well beyond our shores, inspiring black people everywhere to take pride in their heritage, while also spearheading the effort to make all former French colonies departments of France. His impact is immeasurable and lives on forever.”
Born on Martinique in 1913, Césaire moved to Paris on an educational scholarship in 1931, where he created the literary review L'Étudiant Noir (The Black Student) that served as forerunner to “la negritude,” the artistic and cultural movement founded by Césaire to encourage black youths to maintain a positive racial identity. In 1939 he returned to Martinique and was elected Mayor of Fort-de-France in 1945, a post he held through 2001, except for a brief period in 1983-84.
Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport was renamed in his honor in January 2007.
For more about extraordinary man who will live forever in the memory of Martinicans, please go to: Aimé Césaire and Martinique poet Aimé Césaire dies at age 94
WELCOME, Bienvenue, Nou kontan wè zot!
Come to Martinique and Fall in Love…
Madeleine de Grandmaison
Vice President of the Regional
Council. Chairman of the
Martinique Tourism Authority,
Representative to
the European Parliament
Everything is here to see…
The North: wild, dramatic, proudly decked out in luxuriant green. A land of water and fire, tinged with metallic sand. The South: open country, gay with shimmering colors. A land of gentle contours.
Everything is here to smell…
In the morning, there’s the fragrance of flowers and herbs glistening with dew. As the day wears on, a delicate mix of aromas wafts through the air, hinting at the fresh ingredients of Creole dishes being prepared.
Everything is here to taste…
The flavors of Martinican cuisine are subtle and complex, a mix of influences from America, Africa, Europe and Asia. It’s the world on your plate, whether boeuf bourginon or court-bouillon, foie gras or fish curry. Click here for more
Welcome
to Martinique Promotion Bureau/CMT USA
Directed by Christian Macari et Music courtesy Chris Combette
The Caribbean Island with French Flair, The Isle of Flowers, The Rum Capital of the World – by any one of its many names Martinique remains one of the most alluring and enchanting destinations in the world; as unforgettable as a summer romance or a first kiss. Martinique is an overseas region of France, and in keeping with its traditions, this vibrant island stirs the passions with awe-inspiring natural beauty, a rich cultural history, distinctive culinary delights, warm smiles and so much more.
Napoleon’s bride, Empress Josephine, was born and raised here.
The Pompeii of the Caribbean, St. Pierre, is found here.
The finest French products, from Chanel fashions to Limoges porcelain, are readily available here.
La Route des Rhums, a tour of the world’s finest rum distilleries based on France’s famed Route des Vins, is offered here.
A special place, to be sure, with so much to offer
Martinique c’est magnifique!
For more information on Martinique, contact the:
Martinique Promotion Bureau /Martinique Tourism Authority USA
825 Third Avenue, 29th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Tel: (212) 838 7800
Fax: (212) 838 7855
Email: info@martinique.org