Invitation to travel – Danyèl Waro’s Reunion / New Zealand / Glasgow – Watch the full documentary

Linda Loren takes us on discovery of our artistic, cultural and natural heritage. In Reunion, Daniel Warrow’s Creole blues – New Zealanders in a canoe – in Tunisia, lamb cooked in Job’s jar – in Glasgow, devils with angelic smiles.

In Reunion, Daniel Warrow’s Creole Blues
A flamboyant musician and committed poet, Daniel Waru has tapped Reunionese Creole, a long-hated language, to make her sing and cheer. Originally from Le Tampon, the artist was aware from childhood of the inequalities that affected Reunion at the time. In revenge, he made the island’s mixed history and identity the heart of his work. So much so that Maluya, the real Blues Reunion, became an anthem.

New Zealand by canoe
Sailing in a canoe from Hawaiki, a mythical island in Polynesia, Kupe is said to be the first explorer to reach New Zealand. Seeing the shore, his wife would have uttered the words Ao-shai-rua, “Land of the Long White Cloud”, the name Māori still call this southern land today. The canoe, called a waka, is the symbol of their identity. A boat that blends poetry, myth, genealogy, science, and politics.

In Tunisia, lamb is cooked in the jar of Ayub
In Kairouan, Job here prepares a dish that everyone loves: lamb cooked in a jar. First, he marinates his meat with cinnamon, turmeric, thyme, garlic, and paprika, among other things. Then he puts it in the jar with some vegetables and olive oil for baking. The result is soft and melting!

In Glasgow, the Devils Smile Angel
Once the industrial front of the British Empire, Glasgow is now enjoying a second youth. However, some memories are tenacious, and in the East End we still remember the 1920s, when gangs plagued the city…