French Guiana

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

French Guiana — Festivals and Events

Festivals in French Guiana are celebrated with lots of cheerful traditions, cultural performances, music, drinking, and all-day feasts. Most events are based on religious observances and origins, but there are also many secular celebrations. The months of January and February come alive with Mardi Gras spirit and throughout the year, many other interesting holidays commemorate historic dates, including the abolition of slavery.

SHORT INFORMATION

Administrative divisions of French Guiana

French Guiana is divided into 2 arrondissements, 19 cantons (not shown here), and 22 communes:

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

French Guiana Food

The French Guiana food is a blend of different cuisines ranging from Indonesian to Chinese to Vietnamese to French to Spanish.