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MARE AU PUNCH

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2024
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Legendary site marking the revolt in 1849, when former slaves first took part in legislative elections.

A legendary site that bears a pretty name with regard to the events that took place there. They date back to 24 and 25 June 1849, during the first participation in the the legislative elections of the former slaves. While the population protests against the fraud attempts of the planters, dozens of newcomers are killed. Angered, they plunder, put on fire the Habitation Pirogue, then discharge in the pond nearby all the rum and sugar of the dwelling to make a gigantic punch. After three days of festivities, some of the very drunken, attack priests and nuns. We still hear during festival a song born from this sad event.

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Leny64
Visited in january 2017
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The punch pond is on Marie Galante. The place is symbolic, small thought; Well-advised, well squatted also by the magnets for us that day, the punch was green!
rayo
Visited in march 2017
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Lieu historique à connaître mais juste une petite mare à voir.
Dommage de ne pas aménager ce lieu afin d'y faire une vrai halte.
nichoukette
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Very interesting record place but no interest. You pass in front of you read your guide you smile and do not go popular with! It is just a pond on the side of the road. Well indicated in any case.

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