Gorée Island
Mr. Alphousseyni Diamanka and Ms. Marieme Ba prepare for filming inside the House of Slaves (Maison des Esclaves)
Mr. Alphousseyni Diamanka and Ms. Marieme Ba prepare for filming inside the House of Slaves (Maison des Esclaves)
Mr. Jomo K. Bellard / Gorée Island: House of Slaves - Point of No Return
Gorée Island was the last stop for countless African men, women and children who ended up spending their lives in bondage. The House of Slaves has become a place of pilgrimage where visitors from around the world come to reflect upon the horrors of the slave-trade and remember the millions of souls who perished because of it.
Mr. Tiki Barber / Gorée Island: House of Slaves - Point of No Return
Although slavery was abolished in 1848, Goreé is still home to 39 former slave houses complete with instruments of slavery.
From the small castle, to the House of Slaves, and the orphange, each structure on the island is steeped in history. The Statue Coveles, shown above, depicts two slaves celebrating their emancipation. The slaves are standing on an African drum, embracing, with the male holding broken chains above his head as a symbol of freedom. The statue was made in 1999 by descendants of former slaves to honor their forefathers who passed through the island.
Gorée Island was the last stop for countless African men, women and children who ended up spending their lives in bondage. The House of Slaves has become a place of pilgrimage where visitors from around the world come to reflect upon the horrors of the slave-trade and remember the millions of souls who perished because of it.
Mr. Tiki Barber / Gorée Island: House of Slaves - Point of No Return
Although slavery was abolished in 1848, Goreé is still home to 39 former slave houses complete with instruments of slavery.
From the small castle, to the House of Slaves, and the orphange, each structure on the island is steeped in history. The Statue Coveles, shown above, depicts two slaves celebrating their emancipation. The slaves are standing on an African drum, embracing, with the male holding broken chains above his head as a symbol of freedom. The statue was made in 1999 by descendants of former slaves to honor their forefathers who passed through the island.
