L'esprit de Noël sans les Tropiques : Chantés Noël et Traditions, même loin des Iles !

The spirit of Christmas without the Tropics: Christmas songs and Traditions, even far from the Islands!

Hey family! Are you wondering how to bring a little of the tropical atmosphere of a Caribbean Christmas to your home in the mainland? No worries, we have everything you need to make your parties swing and feel like home, even if the palm trees are replaced by fir trees.

So there you have it, as soon as December rears its ugly head (yep, even in the gray French weather), it’s time to launch the “Christmas Carols”. We want vocals that warm you up, drums that vibrate, in short, something to get your hips moving and remind everyone that we have groove in our blood, even thousands of kilometers from the Caribbean.

We all know the chorus of “Chanté Nwèl” with the Christmas carols that sometimes carry you away to the point of giving you shivers of joy. We're going to take advantage of it but if you can't come. So, whether you're in the living room with the family or on video with loved ones, get out some musical instruments (even if it's just a wooden spoon on a saucepan) and start singing and dancing. The important thing is to raise the temperature, even if it's cold, very cold outside.

As for "Midnight Mass", even if you are not in church, nothing stops you from creating a spiritual atmosphere at home. Candles, sacred music, and there you are, immersed in the magic of Christmas in the West Indian way, in front of a good meal typical of your island or your culture with family, friends or even alone.

In summary, Creole Christmas in mainland France is like an impromptu party: full of surprises, laughter, and traditions that remind you that no matter where you are, you can always stay connected to your roots. Merry Christmas the Creole way, even far from the islands! 🌴🎄

Mon Colibri's keeps your positivity and friendliness.😁

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Le Chanté Noël/Nwèl and its Kéyol market in SAE

is back on December 2. And like last year, we are participating to present our brand Colibri's Création By Créol'Attitude with new products and take advantage of this moment of conviviality to recharge our batteries and share our love for our culture.

So come see us at our stand, we have some little surprises in store for you.

We will be delighted to welcome you and create personalized items for you.

The Christmas meal and its culinary specialties

Food, obviously, we talk about it, friends: “Christmas ham” and “le boudin”, Rice and Pigeon Peas, Roasted Pig, pâtés, chocolate, chodo, bread with butter ( 😋) can definitely invite themselves to your table, even in mainland France and can take you on a journey through flavors, taking you back to your childhood.

For those who enjoy alcohol called kokol (lol) coconut punch, arranged punch or shrubb are available in larger quantities.

Do you see yourself again at those times with the good smell and the excitement of being able to eat all that!

On site you will be able to find good dishes from us or what to cook them.

Gwoka course 🔥❤️‍🔥🔥❤️‍🔥

Oh, and I almost forgot the secret to really spice up the end-of-year celebrations: Gwoka!

If you don't yet know this frenzied rhythm, now is the perfect time to get started.

Gwoka is a bit of the musical soul of Creole culture, just like “Bèlè”.

The percussions resonate like a call to share and dance.

So, if you really want to immerse yourself in the atmosphere, don't miss the opportunity to discover or rediscover Gwoka with the dance course for adults and children offered by Sol Antilles Event during this day.

Christmas raffle, numerous prizes to be won on site

This day promises to be full of surprises and gifts to be won during the evening draw.

So plan your day so you don't miss anything. Don't worry about the beach, you'll have something to do and eat

Créol'Attitude is offering to win a set of T-shirts for a couple with its new Colibri's Star Masters Gold metallic effect Gold, brand new that shines like the Sun in your chest.

Try your luck my Colibri's

Buy your Raffle tickets

Collaboration with Sol Antilles Event

Créol'Attitude joins this day which retraces the excitement of the preparation for Christmas by participating in the keyol market and the Nwèl song organized by Sol Antilles Event (SAE) .

The brand highlights the cultural events that enliven Creole communities.

Whether it is Carols, evenings, or traditional celebrations, Créol'Attitude is committed to spreading the contagious energy of these festivities beyond geographic borders to strengthen community ties and collaborations.

Find a Christmas carol near you

We know that it's not the same as being on a sandy beach or in the country, but remember, Christmas is above all a question of soul and sharing. So, even if you are far from the tropics, bring a little of that sunshine back into your life, through music, dance, Creole food, and the love of your family.

  • Le Chanté Nwèl Tambour K-Raïb

    Tambou K-Raïb in Saint-Priest, December 1st.

  • The Chanté Nwèl Bèlè Sèt Art

    BÈLÈ SÈT ART in Bron on December 9.

  • The Chanté Nwèl APAODOM

    APAODOM in Isle d'abeau on December 16.

  • The Chanté Nwèl of Dom-Tom Solidarity

    Sung Christmas in Montpellier on December 2.

  • The Urban Lab Christmas Market

    THE CHRISTMAS MARKET - URBAN LAB & ZOUK NIGHT in Toulouse on December 2.

  • The Great Christmas Carol of Karakwela

    The great Chanté Noël with the Escal kantik, Karakwela and the Escale Exotique in Montpellier on December 16.

  • The Nwèl Songs of Créole Avenue

    Several dates are proposed on the poster in Rungis (94) and Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône (95) from December 1st;

  • Grand Chanté Nwèl

    SANG NWEL WITH. ETHNICK NWEL &MADINN' NWEL, in Lisses (91), Saturday December 2.

  • Overseas Christmas

    The Big Event, the biggest Christmas Carol in France, celebrates its 10th anniversary with Kasika and Benzo, in Paris (75), on Saturday December 9.

Colibri's Creations by 🌴Créol'Attitude🌴🌺

Créol'Attitude with its collection of Colibri's for an Urban Creole Style, is not simply a clothing brand, it is an affirmation of identity, a movement that celebrates the diversity and vitality of Creole culture.

Through its actions, Créol'Attitude helps to promote Creoleness, reminding everyone that culture is a precious heritage that deserves to be celebrated, shared, and worn with pride.

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