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 Abbé Grégoire Victor Schoelcher François Auguste Perrinon
The 22nd of May is a National holiday for the Martiniquan population. This day commemorates the slave rebellion and the abolition of slavery in 1848.
The rhythmic beating of drums, the symbol of rebellion of the slaves, will resound.
Cultural meetings, commemorative processions, exhibitions, tributes to those who defended freedom and the rights of the slaves. The famous abolitionists of 1848 include the slave Romain, Abbé Grégoire, Victor Schoelcher...
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