The Art of Head-Carrying WOMEN (Guinea-Bissau)
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No matter where you go on the African continent, you can see women carrying heavy loads of goods on the top of their heads and it's fascinating! Many of them can carry up to 70% of their body weight, which is nearly impossible to do with just your two hands.
I'm here in Guinea-Bissau, the tiny Portuguese-speaking West African nation, and I wanted to dedicate this video entirely to these strong women who have an impressive sense of balance.
I tried to walk 5 steps with 30 kilos of rice on my head, and it's a LOT harder than I thought...
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Thats really cool
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everyone: *speaks french*
drew: this portugese speaking nation
Correct question
It’s Portuguese/French speacking
@@randomgamerdude98 but french is not an official language
@Dawson Jake diversity is a treasure in africa
In africa you must speak at least 3 language .It s normal to find people who speaks 5 or more language.
" This Portuguese speaking nation "
Speaking French with every local
محمد علي guinea-bissau is surrounded by french speaking countries and there's actually more french speakers than portuguese speakers even though portuguese is the official language
@@connorbit Thanks for the info ! Appreciate it, i am very aware of Guinea Bissau official language and the countries bordering it, this was nothing but a simple joke
@@connorbit Not true, yes some do speak French but most speak Portuguese and creolo
I would of not known that he said this Portuguese speaking nation and every local is french
According to his Instagram he actually recorded with the women after crossing into Senegal
Drew: *and extreamly quiet streets!*
Goat: *BLAAAAAAAAHHHHHH*
Hahahahahaha
😂😂
😂😂
When the scene was up this cane up what the heck._.
Hahahahahahhahahaha
For Everyone Asking why they were speaking French in a Portuguese speaking country I need to say that In Guinea bissau the government uses a Portuguese Creole and the Portuguese language to communicate and for official things.
People in Guinea Bissau however speak various languages, they can speak the creole too for a large part BUT they don't speak much portuguese at all. They're bordered by 'French speaking' countries though.
By now there are probably more people who speak French in Guinea Bissau than Portuguese to be honest, thats why Drew's friends spoke in French.
Good explanation to confirm what he said! Hope it is clear for many who thought he confused....
African Queens have a long born heavy crowns. ✊🏾
heavy is the crown
I saw many people finding it strange that they saw people speaking French in a country where they speak Portuguese.
We speak Portuguese, but there are many people who are
influential in French, this is because we are surrounded by French-speaking countries, for example in the north(Senegal) and south(Guine-Konakry) of the country, French is common, if you notice Drew said they came from Guinea-Konakry probably the people interviewed are people from the region from the south, but in the capital it is more Portuguese, English and then French
Nobody:
Me: Trying to balance books on my head
Works, right?
1lawdd Donn 😂😂😂🤡🤡🤡🤡 lmfaooo
1lawdd Donn I wonder if a white person said that they would get hate
@@1lawdddonn282 , Maybe, but you should not hate like that. I know they did terrible things, but all whites are not bad. Take Drew for an example.
Yess
Even men carry stuff on their heads. As a boy, growing up in Nigeria, I carried loads on my head. I often hawked goods or transport stuff from the farm to home on my head. I traveled home few years ago and my 65 year old mom doesn't want me to help her by carrying the bag of stuff she was bringing from the market. She said:"now you're a grown up man and no longer the boy you used to be". I said, " Maami, I am still your boy. You should not be carrying this anymore. If you can still carry this on your head, I should carry it also."
@oceej0 i agree
Yeah, I remember seeing this too in Nigeria. It's not easy to do at all lol
Do you use a regular pillow on your head or some kind of donut shape bag to keep it centered?
@@wealth1ness ost of the time, a cloth/scarf curled up to be a round donut shape for cushioning and distributing the weight evenly.
That's so nice of you 😅😅👍 where are you now
"And extremely quiet streets"
Goat : BLAAHHHH
Lol 😂😂😂
I'm from NIGERIA.
I've been doing this when i am just 5years old. I still prefer to fetch water with my head than hand
Yh, I can carry 100kg. My neck has muscles now 😟
I'm a Nigerian and can confirm that it's easier
Akotech Online even men carry on their head?
ስምኦን Simon tv ...yes
Plantain chips sellers in goalie using drones in 2030 but for now I see their trays on their heads
Alot of respect to these hardworking womens. Thanks drew for show us the world full of different culture traditions and peoples.... Really love it knowing people arround the world. 😍 Regards from #Venice
Real talent there ☺️🥰
Yepp
My country 🇬🇼🇬🇼🇬🇼 your right Bissau is so peaceful and relaxed, a very safe place. I also learnt to carry things on my head. When the sun is high during day so we don't go out. You can get sick from the sun's heat. I miss home
You’re bissauan
This is so common in Africa I'm surprised anyone is surprised
I'm surprised to see men not carrying a damn thing
@@frnkjones40
Well, they carry "damn heavy" things!
😂😂😂😁😄😄😄
Class:
2nd Grade me: *Balancing books on my head*
teacher: gEt tHaT oFf nOW!!!111!1!
Hahahahahaha
Fake Princesses: *SHOOKETH* (is that still a word?)
They’re amazing! I bless their rains
Hahhaha
Kim Jong-un
Me too
Alleluia Kim Jong-Un, when will be your next missile test? He he he
Wow Kim is here too
HAVE MY CHILDREN GLORIOUS LEADER
You should go to the Bijagos islands in Guinea-Bissau. Extremely beautiful and unique.
Him: Extremely quiet streets
Goat: hold my grass
Who's from guinea Bissau
I've been waiting for this video for two years
here buddy.
He probably was more in the rush for not showing up the capital and people speaking Portuguese/Creole. It would be awesome for Portuguese speaker abroad trying to figuring out Creole. Most of those people are in border. Funny though I can't understand those French speakers 😂
🙋♂️
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👋👋👋
This takes a lot of skill. I really applaud these ladies. Great job showing these women.
‘It’s absolutely incredible to witness’
Balance and practice.
Lol I tried to put a groceries on my head in USA and you will be amazed of people reactions lol
You wanted a show right?
Irene Abban lol that wasn’t my intention
@@Ghanadiaries why would you say that ecause it isnt customary.USA so restrictive.
@@Ghanadiaries sis just put the damn groceries on head and does she wanted a show?
@@shakiracantstopshakingherh9618 Calm down guys, when i said a show i meant everyone watching her and i guess she understood. Some normal stuff we do in Africa, if you try it here, people will be looking at you like crazy and moreover others might say mean things to you. What i said wasn't negative.
Eu amo Guiné Bissau. Venham conhecer é muito bonita 🇬🇼🇬🇼
Nobody:
Me: I can’t even balance a Pencil on a
FINGER
Well most People can. You have to find The middle point, where The Will be equal force on each SIDE on The pencil
@@youyou2723 u have no sense of humor 🤦♂️
@@summerblink1030 i did not get The joke
Oh k!
@@youyou2723 you will see it all over the internet it is common structure to tell a joke like :
nobody
Not a single man on earth :
Absolutely no one :
Me : why do u have a dog .
But it is not a funny joke
I think that is where most Haitians are from because in Haiti most people still carry skating rinks on the head with no problem without dropping it whereas in the other Islands neighboring Islands Jamaica and Bahamas they cannot do it at all
This is what I grew up doing. From fetching wood, to water, to any kind of things. You don't even learn it, it comes naturally. It's like crossing pedestrian walkways in the west. At the age of six, we walked 8-10 miles with over 50 lbs of wood over our heads. Accommodations!!!!!! Gotta do what we gotta do. And there way more crazier things that we used to do in agriculture, getting grass etc.
Many thanks Drew for this. It is very nostalgic to seen my mother land the country where was born. I have just came across with your fantastic peace of work today. Good luck for the rest of your journey.
If you go to countryside here in India you can find head - carrying women and girls carrying almost half of their body weight , some carry it without even any hand support , I tried that but I can't carry as much weight as them and without the support of my hands , I think it comes with experience , it's truly amazing 👏 .
Carrying things on the head comes with experience. I was pro back in my village
I absolutely love your video! It's fun, informative & educational at the same time. I was telling my daughter (who's almost 6 years old) how people in other foreign countries can balance things on their heads, so we Googled it, then she asked if we could find a video about this. Fortunately, we came across yours right away upon searching this topic on TH-cam. It's tough to find good, appropriate, family friendly videos nowadays. Thanks so much for sharing this & teaching us about other customs & traditions in various parts of the world. 😄🌎💯 So amazing how much balance they have to be capable of carrying even very big, or otherwise heavy things on their heads!
I have always wondered how they did that. When I was a kid, my dad made me balance an encyclopedia on my head, to improve my posture. I thought that my neck would break. Then I'd watch National Geographic and see not just the women, but kids, MY AGE, carrying and balancing heavy loads like they were nothing. I knew they were strong in a way I'd never be
Man, seriously. You’ve been one of my biggest inspirations in life. Your frugal lifestyle is often misunderstood by the majority of people, and that’s what makes you special. Such an example for life. Never quit discovering!
I always wondered how they did that. I tried numerous times trying to transport my laundry and i failed every time 😔
Africa is amazing
I'm here because of a prank channel out of Africa, and I see these women balance things all the time in the backgrounds. It is amazing that they are able to do this, effortlessly. It is so intriguing. It almost seems like a trick, but I know it's not. And what's even more impressive is that they aren't doing it to show off. It something that's incredibly practical and efficient. I'm in awe.
There is something special about your driver, he has a look and body language that makes you feel nice. Regards to him
Nice video, beautiful country, great people 🙌 African women are amazing warriors 🙌💝
I thought they spoke Portuguese in Guinea-Bissau 🇬🇼 I guess french is the lingua Franca to communicate with neighbouring countries?
They do, but apparently 15% of them speak French as well, probably due to influence from Senegal, Guinea and other West African countries. All over Africa people are surprisingly multilingual.
Atlas Fox many also speak French as they’re surrounded by French speaking nations
I guess i Will learn french then
@@FairyCRat Research France in Africa it is a very interesting topic 🤔
Carrying weight on head is very common in India as well.
I love how you put together these quick informative clips! Awesome work and congrats on a million!
Amazing country, amazing peoples.
Wow they really make it seem effortless. Incredible! Love getting to learn something new through your videos.
Same thing in Southeast Asia.
I am still thinking about the hidden city in Africa
Wakanda
Jonathan Ambray it’s the end of wakanda
What is wakanda?
They said Rwanda is the Wakanda in Africa..
Wakanda is a fictional city 😄
Wakanda is same as the name Africa. The whole region of Africa is Wakanda
After I finished watching the video, I’m a male and I am not an African.
So I tried to put something heavy on my head.
I have to use my hand to balance.
So I have to use my hand to balance it.
all those ladies are so cute arent they, very refreshing and innocent
That's even prevalent in rural INDIA
One thing I love about Drew he loves people and respects different cultures.
I can't even balance my mental health
Everyone: *speaks Portuguese*
Drew: "Merci Beaucoup"
I am from guinea bissau ❤🇬🇼we speak creolo (everyone speaks) and portuguese which is the official language (which is spoken in schools)✔
we do not speak french❌
the neighborhoods the city is guinea bissau but these people who speak french don't know where they are from because in GB they don't speak french
One love ❤
OBRIGADO 🙏🙏
I wish these were longer I can watch them all day
Great vid drew! Love from Spain 🇪🇸❤️
Its all about balance. Our necks are incredibly strong. So they can withstand like 50 kg with no problems.
If you know how to balance The object on your head then your good to go.
Good luck guys👍
Yh even two bags of cement 50kg each.
They got so much balance how
Thank you for these beautiful videos Drew
Drew : And extremely quiet streets
Sheep : Baaaaa
How is this quiet ...
Motivation of my life when i feel stress and depressed i see a world through your eyes to feel happy .keep posting we will give you subscriber .be safe and heathy
This is so true. I think this is the fastest and easiest way to carry load when you don't have a machine to do the work, because the weight is resting upon your entire body instead of being in a particular position.
Ooh when you're early and don't know what to write...
In Haiti, women carry things incredibly well, and it never fall.
It's quite common in India also...
AFRICAH IS LIFE CHEERS From Algeria
Oooooh you're getting closer and closer to Gambia it seems.... I cant wait
Sorry to get in on this channel so late. Very entertaining. Big thanks and good luck with it!
Amazing... respect.
If you look at paintings and pictures of African American’s who were enslaved (and slightly after slavery) women carried things on their head just like this. Idk where the tradition stopped for us. My great great grandmother used to do it.
I wish you made video in every single country.
2:00 nice of you Drew.
Humanity needs more Drew
After the world trip, please do a statewise tour of India, the most diverse country in terms of culture, language and geography 😀
Good luck 😍
That’s the magic of Africa
They’re onto something here. I carry stuff on my head at work all the time. Everyone looks at me strange but it’s very efficient and has improved my overall posture
In Malaysia this a common pratices and culture, nowdays it rarely to see some people doing this.
2:34 My teacher at me when I didn't complete the home work
The other day I was coming from school and I saw an African lady balancing a 24 pack of Ice Mountain water bottles on her head. Which is pretty amazing
2:52 That exact moment gave me far cry 2 vibes.
i was also amazed to see women in their 60's and up in HAITI doing the same thing. int's incrediblel.
This is a very lovely video - the best you made after South-Sudan !
U are just amazing..i love bro..keep going and updating..!!!
Wow! I love Guinea Bissau!
Great video ! I like the way we can get a glimpse of other countries from your videos..... Small details of everyday life. Stay safe amigo !
I am anxious as not many countries to visit are left.
Drew you gotta go for round 2 around the world
Why do Drew make hes videos so short? I would love to see longer videos from him.
It's common in virtually all Sub-Saharan African countries
This is my country, and I can tell you it's heave but we learned to manage because you have you choice, when you need to survive. The main language spoken is: Criolo, Portuguese, French then English. Apart from the other dialects. Thanks for the video. 👏❤
O quão diferente é a língua criola do português? Qual das duas línguas vocês aprendem na escola e falam em casa?
Drew: head carrying women in guinea
India:am i joke to you
Another great Drew video👍
Regardless of how easily the women seem to carry loads on their head, this ulimately leads to neck and back problems. It even leads to problems in pelvis development in girls which leads to difficult pregnancies and even miscarriages later on. Recall being in Tanzania and taking a photo of a woman carryinng a massive bundle of wood on her head. Next to her walked a much larger man, on his head he "carried" merely a plastic soap box, the type often carried in a traveler's toiletry bag. It was one of the rare occassions I saw a man carrying anything while the woman was being used as a beast of burden.
Not only Guinea-Bissau other African Countries
Balance and a strong neck is needed
Hilariously amusing how Africans effectively put 100+ lbs on their heads with out effort and yet western society is amazed at “models” that can try to carry 2 books in their heads!!
Guinea Bissau seems awesome!
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It's quite common in villages in India
Love your vids ❤️ have fun!
Drew you should visit Costa Rica 🇨🇷 , it’s a beautiful county in Central America.
This is extremely common in rural Indian Subcontinent
My adoptive country Guinnee Bissau, watching from NY
I am impressed. Also impressed that they spoke French in a Portuguese speaking country.
I used to carry a whole cow on my head when I was only 10 years.... I love Africa 😂✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾
Drew, you had to fix head gear of scarf before putting bucket on head. Scarf head gear makes a seat for bucket.
Try with it.