BIJAGOS LIVING

Visit a Bijagos village. Experience what life is like in our matriarchal society where the Bijagos matriarchs have been credited practices from abolishing slavery, extending women’s rights to uniting the Orango Grande islands. The Queen is the most powerful person and is highly revered, as are the religious leaders who are women. And whilst you are visiting, engage with our eager-minded children. Share with them stories of where you come from. It takes a village.