São Tomé and Príncipe: A Cultural Journey

The video explores the history and culture of Sao Tome and Principe, focusing on the life of Hacel dos Santos, who returned to his native island to reconnect with his roots. It highlights the formation of the band Grupo Tempo, which blends modern and traditional music, and their efforts to express the island's culture through art. The band members serve as cultural ambassadors, aiming to capture the essence of their island's colors and sounds.

What was the colonial history of São Tomé and Príncipe before its independence?

• It was under British and French rule.

• It was under Portuguese and Dutch rule.

• It was under Spanish and Italian rule.

• It was under German and Belgian rule.

In which year did São Tomé and Príncipe gain independence?

• 1980

• 1970

• 1965

• 1975

Where did Hacel dos Santos move with his parents when he was 11?

• Madrid

• Rome

• Lisbon

• Paris

What was Hacel dos Santos' passion that he pursued in Lisbon?

• Music

• Writing

• Painting

• Dancing

Who did Hacel meet upon returning to São Tomé?

• A local politician

• A young storyteller

• A renowned chef

• A famous painter

What is the unique feature of the band Grupo Tempo?

• They only play traditional music.

• They only play modern music.

• They mix modern and traditional rhythms.

• They focus on classical music.

Apart from music, what other art form do Guli Air May and Ned So engage in?

• Dance

• Photography

• Sculpture

• Painting

What challenge do artists on São Tomé face?

• Lack of inspiration

• Finding paints and patrons

• Too many artists

• High competition

What is the main goal of Grupo Tempo as cultural ambassadors?

• To become famous worldwide

• To win international awards

• To perform in every country

• To capture the island's colors and sounds