We found the hidden Gerewol Festival in Cameroon! | Cameroon Vlog
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- čas přidán 26. 05. 2023
- Join me on an extraordinary Cameroon adventure as we delve into the captivating world of the Gerewol ceremony. This mesmerizing vlog takes you on a thrilling journey to Cameroon, showcasing the beauty of this vibrant country and shedding light on the age-old question: is Cameroon safe for travelers? From the bustling city of Yaounde to the remote regions where ancient African rituals still thrive, we explore the rich cultural tapestry that makes Cameroon truly unique. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes, encounter local tribes, and witness the awe-inspiring Gerewol ceremony firsthand. This Cameroon vlog provides an insightful glimpse into the traditions, customs, and incredible experiences that await travelers in this remarkable country. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable travel adventure filled with exploration, discovery, and a celebration of African heritage.
Embark on an unforgettable adventure as we share our incredible journey to reach the remote heartlands of Cameroon's Mbororo Tribe. From a shaky start filled with unexpected challenges and setbacks, including a daring motorbike mishap, we persevered through the rugged terrain to witness the awe-inspiring Gerewol Festival. Brace yourself for a whirlwind of emotions as we immerse ourselves in the vibrant festivities, where men meticulously prepare with captivating makeup, ornate attire, and mesmerizing dances, all with the hope of capturing the hearts of the women. Experience the breathtaking moments when the women, adorned in their traditional attire, choose their future husbands amidst an atmosphere charged with anticipation and romance. This video showcases the triumph of reaching this extraordinary event and delves deep into the cultural significance, surprises, and unforgettable memories we encountered along the way.
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I am Cameroonian living in Sweden, this amazing because i have never been to this part of Cameroon, Thank you for this amazing video, i have learnt a lot
I’m so happy to hear that!! Thank you for taking the time to let me know you enjoyed the video and learned something! There is so much beautiful and unique cultures and people in Cameroon 🇨🇲
Bonjour I'm from India I stayed in cameroon 6months as a forage company manager in yaounde. . I like camerron people very freindly. I want your WhatsApp number or instagram id. Because I want to come Sweden through Sweden job seeker visa.
I like how everyone who travels anywhere inside or outside of their own country are always in aw of the change while the people that live in the places are just like, it's just another day.
Makes me think of looking for the good things around me. Just need to see it with new eyes.
I totally agree with you! We are all surrounded by so my beauty that we take for granted!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
In Cameroon, there are more than 250 languages and dialects so even if I am of Cameroonian origin, I discover this culture like the American or French that I am.
Thank you Miss for this video😉
Aww I’m happy you enjoy and learned something about your incredible home country. There is so much culture and beauty there ❤️
Our guide is beautiful. Her smile is just lovely.
She was a beautiful girl 🙏🏼
This is beautiful, as a Cameroonian, who’s also a Nigerian , it’s cool to get to see something like this , Thankyou🫶🏿
I’m soooooo happy you enjoyed! It was such an incredible experience 🤩🤩🤩
I, myself from Cameroon has never been to that part of the country. Thanks for the amazing video even with your pain. RIP to your guide. 🙏🏾
Thank you so much for watching and leaving a nice comment! There is SO MUCH beauty in Cameroon 🥰🥰🥰
I came across a video about the tribe and it sent me into a rabbit hole. So fascinated!!!
Aww I’m so happy you chose to watch and you liked it 🥰🥰🥰🥰. Thank you for taking the time to let me know
Zann, you are a true ethnographer and anthropologist! I have always wanted to know about the Cameroon people and culture, and you are the first to show it to me in all its glory. Thanks for making these videos. Greetings from Israel.
Wow, you watched several!! You are the best, thank you Dovid! Cameroon has a ton of culture and diversity. It was challenging country travel through but I’m happy I was able to do it. People like you, make it all worth it. Thank you for all of your support 🙏🏼 🫶🏼
Just amazing.
Thank you for taking us with you and all the best to Josie's family and friends.
Thank you so much for watching!! Yes, praying for all of Josie’s loved one- I’m so grateful to have these videos to honor her life in some way 🙏🏼🙏🏼💫💫
I never knew a place existed like this in Cameroun. Thank you for the great efforts and beautiful scenes
I must go one year. These people are beautiful ❤
I hope you do!! Amazing ceremony. And yes, such beautiful people 🥰
You are the most amazing woman! What a trip - thank you, as always for sharing these wonderful adventures! this is one of my favorites, except for your poor toe! looking forward to part 2! 🥰
Thank you for always watching and supporting Jane Leigh!! If I had to hurt my other toe in order to see a ceremony like this again, I would do it in a heart beat!! Haha! Love you!! 🥰🥰🥰
I have no idea why this video doesn’t have more likes! Thanks for the info and for sharing your trip!
Glad you enjoyed it! I wish CZcams would allow more people to see it! Thank you so much
I'm in awe, youtube just suggested that to me, Poli is my mom village, I live in the US Maryland, thank you for showing our people culture, I'm amazed by your adventures and courage, definitely would subscribing.
No wayyyyy!! Wow, so cool to meet someone from that area! Are you Fulani/Mbororo? I’m so happy this video was suggested to you and that you enjoyed it!! That’s means a lot. I’m extremely grateful to have had this experience ❤️❤️🥰🥰
Amazing culture. Your presentation is elegant, Zann. Keep it up.
Awww I appreciate you saying this!! Thank you- yes, incredible culture!! 🥰🥰🥰
What you go through and still can show us a gorgeous smile is AMAZING!!❤
Thank you! It’s tough but soooo worth it in the end ❤️❤️
She's such a beautiful cheerful human soul.... God bless her more as she showcases our wonderful Continent...
@@ZannParkerHi,are you still in Africa? Thanks for the great adventure despite the setbacks... ❤❤❤
Amazing trip. Happy to see my tribe at the other side of the world.
Glad you enjoyed the video! Beautiful people ❤️
They are very goodlooking people. They have model-like faces. When does this festival take place. I would love to one day attend.
RIP to your beautiful tour guide, Josie.
They are beautiful people!!! There is no set date for the festival but I believe usually in October. Thank you so much for watching and yes, RIP dear Josie 🙏🏼🙏🏼
As always and always.. amazing video and what it make it more beautiful is your smile ☺️🤍
You are always so sweet to me! Thank you so much for watching and continuing with me on these journeys! 🥰🥰
Am from Cameroon and i live in USA. I am proud of u.
Omg, yayyyy!!! I’m happy to make you proud!! Thank you so much for watching!! ❤️❤️🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲
@@ZannParker no problem. U did great. Hope your toe is healing.
@@JudehEmpire thank you- I truly appreciate you saying that!! Yes, my toe is totally back to normal. Hahha!! 😘😘
@ZannParker 🙏 nice. good luck with your adventures.
Thoroughly enjoyed the video❤ wonderful video. I almost felt like I was there.
Best comment, thank you Ananya ❤️❤️
Thanks for your documentation my dear
I am in awe!! What a way to find a husband! You know, that toe of yours had me squeamish. You are so tough and resilient! The fact that you're still smiling after the whole ordeal is amazing.I love you!!
Haha yes, I know the toe part made you uncomfortable 😆. I’m lucky it was just my toe! Yes- love how the tables are turned in this culture. We should be able to adopt some of these ideas ! Haha love you !! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment !! 🥰🥰🥰
This was beautiful. I wish I was there.
I’m so happy you like!! Thank you so much for watching 🥰🥰
The video is entertaining, enlightening and educating.
I enjoyed it.
Thank you so much! I was lucky with this one ❤️🙏🏼🇨🇲
The gorgeous fulani
Thank your for this amzing sharing 🥰😍
Thank you so much for watching and commenting!! 🥰🥰
I love those colours and your courage
You must have to travel india, if you like nature culture , & so many other beautiful places , hills , mountain , rivers etc
I looooveeee India
I was shocked to see some tribes people had phones, it's kinda scary in a sense because as soon as modernisation happens it will be the beginning of the end of their ways and long standing traditional way of life.
The beginning of the end is definitely here 😢😢. It saddens me to think that so many traditions will eventually be gone forever. It’s happening. There are even so many comments on several of my videos where people do not appreciate ancient traditions, and want everyone to be modernized. It’s sad that some people don’t realize how special these disappearing cultures and traditions are…
Nice video and beautiful people
Thank you so much for watching!!
You're awesome, thanks for showing the Cameron culture
Thank you for watching and taking the time to let me know you enjoyed it , Emily!! I appreciate it! 🇨🇲
Mbororo tribe.
ZANN,,, LUV YOUR VIDEOS,, GO BRAVE GIRL,,, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK,,ED,,
Thank you Ed!!! It means so much to know you are enjoying them and keep watching !! 🥰🥰🥰
Amazing coverage n u r really fit.. riding tru tos off road... Respect!
Whew- yes, I love these off road adventures even though they are challenging! Thank you for watching this video ! 🥰🥰🥰
Zeann you are very adventurous and a happy person always
You are a brave adventurous woman. 🔥
Always upbeat and healthy.💪 Hopefully one day I can have an adventure in Papua, Indonesia.🙏
Thank youuuu!!! I would LOVE to come to PNG- it’s so darn expensive! I’ll make it there one day . Thank you for watching and your lovely comment 🥰🥰
Ooooohhhh...... Blessings follow u dear coz you choose hard life over sweet life in yo country. 🙌
Thank you Mandela! Sometimes the hardest roads are the most beautiful 🥰🥰🥰
Nice watching ur video 📷
Thank you so much for watching!! 🙂 I appreciate that
It is so amazing. I just discovered your Channel and you do a great job. I love your content. I am from Cameroun and I didn’t know that mbororo people made Gerewol. Thank you
It was a pleasure to Watch this Video
Cameroon has 250 tribes, I’m impressed that you are visiting these tribes. I would have loved to invite you to my tribe but unfortunately we are in the north west part of Cameroon where it is not stable. I’m also Mbororo please wear covered shoes to protect your feet.
Wow you’re Mbororo?? I am extremely grateful I got to meet some of the Mbororo - what beautiful people!!!!! I love the culture and hope to learn more one day. Yes , yes I know- I should’ve worn sneakers. But sandals are so easy!! Haha
Love it Zann , awesome footage
Awww thank you for saying that and thank you for watching!!! It was so cool to be there during this time! 🥰🥰
@@ZannParker I admire your spirt , I would struggle on these types of trips , be starving as only eat plant based food 🤪
@@merc500sec ah yes! I do have to say that it definitely helps that I don’t have too many food aversions. The food part can be an issue otherwise. It also helps bc food is a way to connect with people.
@@ZannParker very true , being from Southern Africa originally and all sorts of food are made there , many a time we used to go to the people who worked for my dad and try there food on the farm , the zulu where my people, as I come from Kwa zulu natal , before moving to the U.K.
Amazing you deserve more subscriber
Thank you Cristian!! ❤️❤️
I live in Ngaoundere, next time take a flight ✈️ from Yaounde to any of the three Northern regions. That will be faster and more comfortable.
Your so beautiful and lovely maam take care always good Bliss 🥰
Aww thank you so much!! I appreciate you ❤️❤️
New subscriber from nepal 🇳🇵 lots of love ❤❤
Yayy, thank you so much!! I will visit Nepal one day!!
@@ZannParker welcome to nepal 🇳🇵🙏🙏
Nice.
Thank you for your comment!! 🥰🤩
Please visit Nigeria next time to document the diverse rich culture.
Well done
I will definitely visit Nigeria one day. I just have to figure out when . It will be a trip that requires a lot of time and preparation 💪🏼🙌🏼
Beau travail
Thank you!! ❤️❤️
❤.....
Funny how in the west to find love we go swiping on tinder, bumble etc. But in that part of cameroon, they just organise a social event and let people see eachother. I think it's cool. I think you would qualify that to bumble since in both situations women get the power to make the first move. It can also be compared to speed dating here in the west. But this one in Cameroon is more colourful and ceremonious. Lovely to see😊
I’m happy you enjoyed the video. I agree, it’s so much more authentic to find companionship in social events… times have definitely changed in the West. Thank you for your comment ❤️
kamu selalu tersenyum, itu tanda positif
Thank you! Traveling, exploring , and meeting new people makes me happy 😃
@@ZannParker yes it's true
You have beautiful eyes Zann❤❤
That’s so nice to say Simon! Thank you 🥰
@@ZannParker 😘😘😘😘
Please, next time do planning for india, if you want any information i can help you !! So please next time plan for india tour 😊
I love India so much and their so much culture and traditions. I will come back and take video for sure!!
Phong cảnh đẹp
Yes very! Thank you!
جميل
Shukran! ❤️
😢 iam sad to see big too injured thats all the beggining i lose my mother. Be careful
Did your beautiful guide pass away?
Yes 😭
Hey, hello Dear, are you travel india ??
I will travel to India again soon!
know Steven was on the back bricked up lmao
lol
Next time when you want to go to the hinterland wear canvas or rubber boots 👢
Within 1 year only 27 k views ?
The algorithm didn’t like my Cameroon nor Kenya videos 🤷🏼♀️. A lot of time spent filming and making for not much in return.
Don’t forget about the type of shoes to wear.
I might wear sneakers next time … we will see if I learned my lesson 🤗😆
@@ZannParker yes , you got it ma’am 🙌🏾.
@ZannPar... Next time simply wear some sneakers and a pair of blue jeans for protection. Thanks
I did not know tribes other than Wodaabe celebrate the Gerewol. This tribe looks like they have kept their traditions but have also adopted Islam unlike the Wodaabe who keep their ancient ways.
Wodaabe and Mbororo are the same family, just different sub groups. They are both are Fulani. ❤️💛. The Gerewol in Cameroon is not known like the ones in Chad and Niger, which made it even more special!! It was so exciting to be there… when we were traveling to Cameroon, we had no idea this was going on 🙏🏼💫
Nasara 😂😂😂😂😂 I got it
Hahaha!
Let your next trip be in somalia 🇸🇴.
I hope to come one day . Can you give me some ideas of what to see and video when I come? Culture traditions etc
I hope you gonna be amazed the culture the view the friendly people and you dont need cash.
Start from the capital city of 🇸🇴 .
You will find the hidden 🌎.
No alcohol, No Disco,No pork,
And you the rest is gonna be a history.
You will always be 25 to me.😊
Did I know you when I was 25?! Lol
@@ZannParker you are 🤣
Why did you seek treatment for such a small thing?
lol
How did Josie go?
A motorbike accident 😢
Woodabé are fulani please
You have to Say that
They are the Real FULANI to refuse to convert in islam in the beguining
Yes the Woodabe are fulani, but that is not the subgroup that I met in Cameroon. The subgroup of the Fulani that I met were the Mbororo, which I mentioned in my video. Thank you for watching. I hope you enjoyed. Xx
I'm glad they refused.
Why Josie diedd
I know 😢😢😢 so sad
I am very much saddened by the passing of Jossie. What a beautiful soul! May she rest in the Arms of Yeshua ha Mashiach.😢❤
She was a beautiful soul! I am so sad too 🙏🏼
@@ZannParker Thank you for your response, Zann? Would it be morally wrong if I ask what happened to her?
@@Dlaba1973 it was very tragic … she and her boyfriend were on a motorbike crossing a bridge and the bridge collapsed 😭
@@ZannParker That is bad. Sad how poor infrastructures takes innocent lives, unnecessarily so. I was sad for you, but now I think I am glad for you that it was only a tinny toe injury. 🤣
Thank you for sharing Zann.
@@Dlaba1973 everything you said is so true! Yes, I am very lucky it was just a toe 🙏🏼
I was so annoyed about all the complaining, this is how they travel, even in my country jamaica, 8 is sometimes not even a full taxi
We each paid $$$$$$$$$$ it wasn’t a taxi, dear, nor was it taxi prices. There was a lot more to this video than a car full of people
Good job for that not getting
injection.
Haha yea, that didn’t sound good to me. I know- sandals were not smart but they are so much easier 😆
@@ZannParker haha you got good instinct . 🤞🏾.
@12:04 the guy on the right back looking her butt
maybe the next video can use the local tribal music. Kinda cringe.
Sorry you had a cringe moment. There is a mixture and I did actually try it at first. It came through as a lot of loud metal banging from their anklets. Hope you enjoyed the content and weren’t so bent up on the music. 🙏🏼
Why would she go on a motorbike in open toed sandals and a long dress. Its not even the weather for it its monsoon season. Good documentary im just shocked, i would of thought someone visiting a tribe would be better dressed for the terrain, weather and importantly out of respect
I’m glad you enjoyed the video despite all the judgement! It wasn’t monsoon season and as a woman, I don’t have to wear pants. In fact, I’ve been scolding in other countries for wearing pants, bc it wasn’t “what a woman should wear”. It’s not nice to judge- but thanks anyway for watching.
The train is not nice at all
But the ceremony was very nice!!
DNA research shows we are from this country firstly
My DNA shows Congo and Angola
Wrong shoes; WTF. On a bike no less.
lol I know 🤦🏼♀️
@@ZannParker do you still have toe?
@@ReRiderChi lmao yes! You didn’t watch the entire video?! Lol
@@ZannParker being facetious, enjoyed the video rare to see such cultural displays even on youtube
Thank you for watching ❤️. I’m glad you enjoyed it, beside my dumb move 😉… can’t promise I won’t do it again
This video is embarrassing for me as a Cameroonian. 🇨🇲 We can and should do better. The train bathrooms almost made me puke.
I hope you were able to find some joy from the video. There is a lot of beauty and culture in Cameroon 🇨🇲❤️