Traditour 2025: Dissiders of the Caribbean in a historical memorial trip

Traditour 2025: Dissiders of the Caribbean in a historical memorial trip

Celle, Deutschland - Today, on July 5, 2025, not only summer is celebrated in the Caribbean, but also an important piece of history is kept alive. The Traditour 2025, inspired by the spirit of the Caribbean, started on July 4 in Dominica and is reminiscent of the brave Guadeloupean dissidents who fled during the dark times of World War II. They left their homeland, which was characterized by repression and fear under the Vichy regime.

In the middle of the war, which captivated Europe, Guadeloupe faced a strict regime from 1940. Governor Sorin had introduced censorship and arrests that made the young generation dream of freedom and resistance. Many of them, like the protagonists of the tradition, ventured the determined step into freedom and sailed on a small sailboat towards Dominica to join the Forces Françaises Libres.

The escape of the dissidents

The escape was not an easy task: on May 8, 1943, a group of young Guadeloupéen took the risky adventure. Arrived in Dominica, they were not only trained in the art of survival, but also found the opportunity to actively fight. Her trip continued to the Martinique and even to the USA before finally contributing to the liberation of Europe.

A particularly formative example is Pacôme, who fought under the flag of the Free French troops in Italy. His story is just one of many in the book "Résistances et Dissidences" by Sylvie Meslien, Eliane Sempaires and Sylvain Dissees, which illuminates the experiences and heroic use of the Guadeloupean dissident. Outremers360 It is clear that between 4,000 and 5,000 people from Guadeloupe and Martinique between 1940 and 1943 were fleeing to oppose the violent regime.

an unforgettable chapter of history

This courage remained in the shadow of history for a long time. After the war, the antilish and guyanais resistance fighters were often ignored and excluded from the Consil National de la Résistance because they were considered potentially subversive. It was only in 2011 that a memorial received this heroic survivor and enriched the annual commemorative celebrations. The path to recognition was long, but crucial to keep the memory alive.

The Caribbean also played a strategic role in the global conflict during the Second World War. The Caribbean battle took place between 1941 and 1945, with German and Italian submarines tried to interrupt the replenishment to the Allies. This confrontative atmosphere contributed to the development of resistance and the longing for freedom in the Caribbean islands.

With the Traditour 2025, not only is the stories of these courageous dissidents remind, but a strong sign is also set: freedom and resistance are central values ​​that need to be preserved. They warn that the struggle for your own freedom is often associated with great risk, but it is worth fighting for justice and honor.