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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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@grandmagertrude6358 4 жыл бұрын
everyone: *speaks french* drew: this portugese speaking nation
@imrantech3065 4 жыл бұрын
Correct question
@randomgamerdude98 4 жыл бұрын
It’s Portuguese/French speacking
@thomasandfriendsrandomvide3644 4 жыл бұрын
@@randomgamerdude98 but french is not an official language
@thomasandfriendsrandomvide3644 4 жыл бұрын
@Dawson Jake diversity is a treasure in africa
@thomassankala6043 4 жыл бұрын
In africa you must speak at least 3 language .It s normal to find people who speaks 5 or more language.
@shuababdi2124 4 жыл бұрын
Today I met a Malay traveler in Sofia, Bulgaria. When I asked him what inspired him to travel he said Drew Binsky...so here I am watching Drew’s youtube videos for 3 hrs now 😂😂😂
@drewbinsky 4 жыл бұрын
shuab abdi Thank you so much!
@youyou2723 4 жыл бұрын
Thats really cool
@emmanuelskilful2489 4 жыл бұрын
@@drewbinsky When are you coming to Ghana please
@hassanmohamudali3065 4 жыл бұрын
Waryaa ii waran sxp,ma soomali baa tahay😂😂😂😂 are you somali? Somalis are every where nowdays
@yuliankarapetkov 4 жыл бұрын
Hey, greetings from Bulgaria 😁
@m.a.fayoumi2619 4 жыл бұрын
" This Portuguese speaking nation " Speaking French with every local
@connorbit 4 жыл бұрын
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
@m.a.fayoumi2619 4 жыл бұрын
@@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
@kwacou4279 4 жыл бұрын
@@connorbit Not true, yes some do speak French but most speak Portuguese and creolo
@thealjuboris4576 4 жыл бұрын
I would of not known that he said this Portuguese speaking nation and every local is french
@jamesharaldburrows3153 4 жыл бұрын
According to his Instagram he actually recorded with the women after crossing into Senegal
@cupidelfs6736 4 жыл бұрын
Drew: *and extreamly quiet streets!* Goat: *BLAAAAAAAAHHHHHH*
@youyou2723 4 жыл бұрын
Hahahahahaha
@zdn12327 4 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@triggerxxarcher6630 4 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@zane_gachaandwithgamingvid3334 4 жыл бұрын
When the scene was up this cane up what the heck._.
@amel1146 4 жыл бұрын
Hahahahahahhahahaha
@domlopesii6460 3 жыл бұрын
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
@WydeZ 4 жыл бұрын
Nobody: Me: Trying to balance books on my head
@youyou2723 4 жыл бұрын
Works, right?
@mohammedkhraishi9341 4 жыл бұрын
1lawdd Donn 😂😂😂🤡🤡🤡🤡 lmfaooo
@jashaaa4593 4 жыл бұрын
1lawdd Donn I wonder if a white person said that they would get hate
@quiteunknown3050 4 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@imgoodthx449 4 жыл бұрын
Yess
@perrywilliams4593 4 жыл бұрын
African Queens have a long born heavy crowns. ✊🏾
@user-hj7ld4ff7p 5 ай бұрын
heavy is the crown
@Rabidanti 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@centreflora5170 4 жыл бұрын
Good explanation to confirm what he said! Hope it is clear for many who thought he confused....
@Najma-Mohamed 4 жыл бұрын
Real talent there ☺️🥰
@youyou2723 4 жыл бұрын
Yepp
@Carloshache 4 жыл бұрын
You should go to the Bijagos islands in Guinea-Bissau. Extremely beautiful and unique.
@akotechonline 4 жыл бұрын
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
@iriakastanley5467 4 жыл бұрын
Yh, I can carry 100kg. My neck has muscles now 😟
@okidamotunrayo8285 4 жыл бұрын
I'm a Nigerian and can confirm that it's easier
@gize321 4 жыл бұрын
Akotech Online even men carry on their head?
@blessuzo 4 жыл бұрын
ስምኦን Simon tv ...yes
@collinsa8909 4 жыл бұрын
Plantain chips sellers in goalie using drones in 2030 but for now I see their trays on their heads
@akintayo 4 жыл бұрын
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."
@youyou2723 4 жыл бұрын
@oceej0 i agree
@seismicvertigo345 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I remember seeing this too in Nigeria. It's not easy to do at all lol
@wealth1ness 3 жыл бұрын
Do you use a regular pillow on your head or some kind of donut shape bag to keep it centered?
@marginelouis6674 3 жыл бұрын
@@wealth1ness ost of the time, a cloth/scarf curled up to be a round donut shape for cushioning and distributing the weight evenly.
@omsohamkathalay2783 2 жыл бұрын
That's so nice of you 😅😅👍 where are you now
@radianzero 4 жыл бұрын
Class: 2nd Grade me: *Balancing books on my head*
@missjamjam2824 4 жыл бұрын
teacher: gEt tHaT oFf nOW!!!111!1!
@youyou2723 4 жыл бұрын
Hahahahahaha
@khwasongh 4 жыл бұрын
Fake Princesses: *SHOOKETH* (is that still a word?)
@maritov6874 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@Zee-jg6fs 4 жыл бұрын
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
@travelersmemoire 4 жыл бұрын
I love how you put together these quick informative clips! Awesome work and congrats on a million!
@Franskie266 4 жыл бұрын
Him: Extremely quiet streets Goat: hold my grass
@ednaidatipote5602 3 жыл бұрын
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
@sldjtjbrndns 10 ай бұрын
You’re bissauan
@islamamir8267 4 жыл бұрын
Lol I tried to put a groceries on my head in USA and you will be amazed of people reactions lol
@Ghanadiaries 4 жыл бұрын
You wanted a show right?
@islamamir8267 4 жыл бұрын
Irene Abban lol that wasn’t my intention
@jamesware5100 4 жыл бұрын
@@Ghanadiaries why would you say that ecause it isnt customary.USA so restrictive.
@shakiracantstopshakingherh9618 4 жыл бұрын
@@Ghanadiaries sis just put the damn groceries on head and does she wanted a show?
@Ghanadiaries 4 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@ibm15pes35 4 жыл бұрын
Who's from guinea Bissau I've been waiting for this video for two years
@amaduconate5262 4 жыл бұрын
here buddy.
@amaduconate5262 4 жыл бұрын
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 😂
@nursadiyzulfikar508 4 жыл бұрын
🙋♂️
@bimbowithadegree420 4 жыл бұрын
🤚🤚
@fulltimeprogrammer7922 4 жыл бұрын
👋👋👋
@Najma-n1 4 жыл бұрын
‘It’s absolutely incredible to witness’ Balance and practice.
@sarangtambe3585 3 жыл бұрын
This takes a lot of skill. I really applaud these ladies. Great job showing these women.
@adriangaming2399 4 жыл бұрын
Nobody: Me: I can’t even balance a Pencil on a FINGER
@youyou2723 4 жыл бұрын
Well most People can. You have to find The middle point, where The Will be equal force on each SIDE on The pencil
@summerblink1030 4 жыл бұрын
@@youyou2723 u have no sense of humor 🤦♂️
@youyou2723 4 жыл бұрын
@@summerblink1030 i did not get The joke
@adriangaming2399 4 жыл бұрын
Oh k!
@summerblink1030 4 жыл бұрын
@@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
@Insurgentfabulosity 3 жыл бұрын
I wish these were longer I can watch them all day
@AlainCarAudioManiac 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for these beautiful videos Drew
@heatherpierce9123 2 жыл бұрын
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 KZfaq. 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!
@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un 4 жыл бұрын
They’re amazing! I bless their rains
@youyou2723 4 жыл бұрын
Hahhaha
@TvConfusionn 4 жыл бұрын
Kim Jong-un Me too
@leefloresca7014 4 жыл бұрын
Alleluia Kim Jong-Un, when will be your next missile test? He he he
@Destiny_recovery 4 жыл бұрын
Wow Kim is here too
@LazyAndFabulous 4 жыл бұрын
HAVE MY CHILDREN GLORIOUS LEADER
@sarahschaller556 2 жыл бұрын
Wow they really make it seem effortless. Incredible! Love getting to learn something new through your videos.
@SigisTravelVideos 4 жыл бұрын
Another great Drew video👍
@sanussisani7409 4 жыл бұрын
Eu amo Guiné Bissau. Venham conhecer é muito bonita 🇬🇼🇬🇼
@donovanfausette8521 4 жыл бұрын
I can't even balance my mental health
@NREAL01 4 жыл бұрын
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 !
@INMisi-bt9wk 4 жыл бұрын
This is so common in Africa I'm surprised anyone is surprised
@frnkjones40 3 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised to see men not carrying a damn thing
@tttyuhbbb9823 3 жыл бұрын
@@frnkjones40 Well, they carry "damn heavy" things! 😂😂😂😁😄😄😄
@randoms3437 4 жыл бұрын
U are just amazing..i love bro..keep going and updating..!!!
@olrikparlez3152 4 жыл бұрын
Sorry to get in on this channel so late. Very entertaining. Big thanks and good luck with it!
@anupthatal5253 4 жыл бұрын
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
@youtubeshowrandom 4 жыл бұрын
Great vid drew! Love from Spain 🇪🇸❤️
@ryanbrooks2622 4 жыл бұрын
Love your vids ❤️ have fun!
@Chris_Toh 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. 👍
@ricardomd4229 4 жыл бұрын
Drew you're the best ! I love ur travel videos man ;)
@ultimatetruth9241 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@IdorenyinIbanga_ 4 жыл бұрын
Carrying things on the head comes with experience. I was pro back in my village
@globomanni8407 4 жыл бұрын
This is a very lovely video - the best you made after South-Sudan !
@surabhi_kumari 4 жыл бұрын
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 👏 .
@xxxiceman1980 4 жыл бұрын
Nice video, beautiful country, great people 🙌 African women are amazing warriors 🙌💝
@manuworlding 4 жыл бұрын
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!
@grediuce7039 4 жыл бұрын
Great job bro
@julietwhensu6930 2 жыл бұрын
Drew is really an inspiration
@andresbautista1984 4 жыл бұрын
I love your videos, greetings from Colombia
@benjordan4136 4 жыл бұрын
Everyone: *speaks Portuguese* Drew: "Merci Beaucoup"
@bethroesch2156 4 жыл бұрын
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
@talalalmashaikhi4318 4 жыл бұрын
There is something special about your driver, he has a look and body language that makes you feel nice. Regards to him
@hazaziazizan5591 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing country, amazing peoples.
@fatsobee4437 4 жыл бұрын
I am anxious as not many countries to visit are left. Drew you gotta go for round 2 around the world
@morningsunshine0216 4 жыл бұрын
I always wondered how they did that. I tried numerous times trying to transport my laundry and i failed every time 😔 Africa is amazing
@varchasweelakshminarayana1807 4 жыл бұрын
2:34 My teacher at me when I didn't complete the home work
@mookyyzed2216 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@lalduhawmarenthlei2776 4 жыл бұрын
Im always watch every single video of you♥️
@gomisbrigitte6097 Жыл бұрын
Very nice and pleasant video, ☺️
@zarahlina 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing... respect.
@1017vstheworld 4 жыл бұрын
Great video
@bllip 4 жыл бұрын
Hi!! Can you make a video about Estonia? I love alll your videos!
@TA3OTW 4 жыл бұрын
They got so much balance how
@CryptoPowerTalk 4 жыл бұрын
One thing I love about Drew he loves people and respects different cultures.
@arabiancearab4013 4 жыл бұрын
Its make me sad that soon your travel blog will be done ☹ Love 2 watch your video everyday. Much love & god bless..
@youyou2723 4 жыл бұрын
Me too
@aeroendless685 4 жыл бұрын
Love the videos
@jayjayblackgirl 4 жыл бұрын
Oooooh you're getting closer and closer to Gambia it seems.... I cant wait
@talkativetree3474 4 жыл бұрын
Ooh when you're early and don't know what to write...
@ramimroueh2769 4 жыл бұрын
I thought they spoke Portuguese in Guinea-Bissau 🇬🇼 I guess french is the lingua Franca to communicate with neighbouring countries?
@FairyCRat 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@drewbinsky 4 жыл бұрын
Atlas Fox many also speak French as they’re surrounded by French speaking nations
@youyou2723 4 жыл бұрын
I guess i Will learn french then
@no.reply_ 4 жыл бұрын
@@FairyCRat Research France in Africa it is a very interesting topic 🤔
@joedagger863 4 жыл бұрын
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
@danielheng49 4 жыл бұрын
Same thing in Southeast Asia.
@virginia3386 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! I love Guinea Bissau!
@atishdhupe9280 4 жыл бұрын
Nice journey brother.
@danielciprian9607 4 жыл бұрын
Fascinating!!!
@jonathanambray5142 4 жыл бұрын
I am still thinking about the hidden city in Africa Wakanda
@stewbloop9545 4 жыл бұрын
Jonathan Ambray it’s the end of wakanda
@youyou2723 4 жыл бұрын
What is wakanda?
@jesselogan92 4 жыл бұрын
They said Rwanda is the Wakanda in Africa..
@rhodaodain7005 4 жыл бұрын
Wakanda is a fictional city 😄
@Bestborn 4 жыл бұрын
Wakanda is same as the name Africa. The whole region of Africa is Wakanda
@wasikowskha 4 жыл бұрын
Respect what u did. Whis if i had found u there!!!
@steveyoung3245 4 жыл бұрын
You must feel great to be there looks amazing !
@BamKnowsWho 4 жыл бұрын
Why do Drew make hes videos so short? I would love to see longer videos from him.
@sitalimuwapela4709 4 жыл бұрын
When are you coming to Zambia 🇿🇲 ?
@itsurgirlbintu 4 жыл бұрын
That’s the magic of Africa
@florenceonwbuya3527 4 жыл бұрын
Lol drew. Love your authenticity and humility
@eskadecci3400 4 жыл бұрын
2:52 That exact moment gave me far cry 2 vibes.
@thomasninianlegg1257 4 жыл бұрын
Balance and a strong neck is needed
@NomanIbrahim 4 жыл бұрын
Much love from England ❤❤
@amirsalehi6805 4 жыл бұрын
Drew : And extremely quiet streets Sheep : Baaaaa How is this quiet ...
@syedjafferimam5789 4 жыл бұрын
2:00 nice of you Drew. Humanity needs more Drew
@jappyhoy 3 жыл бұрын
I wish you made video in every single country.
@kaassaus4230 4 жыл бұрын
Imagine tumbling when you got a plate like that on your head.
@somenextman 4 жыл бұрын
Looks amazing my vibes not too hostile lol good luck Drew. 1st time comment long long time watcher, ✌ #EpicTravel #SuperChill
@Johmatri 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that subtitles of the goat
@Glostahdude 4 жыл бұрын
I need to have your job Drew!
@josephstalin2202 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@abigailmarughu3403 4 жыл бұрын
This happens everywhere in Nigeria lol
@bananaboxhead2537 3 жыл бұрын
This is how I take my shopping home.
@carmcam1 4 жыл бұрын
i see something like that in philippines during my childhood days in the 90s, they sell fish and veggies , i think they are still around but rare. I think it also helps that we women have wider hips so balancing is easier.
@AlbionTarkhan 4 жыл бұрын
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
@pepsubookdepotindiapvtltd4378 4 жыл бұрын
Drew kindly inform us which app or website u r using to book the activities in Africa.
@moneysigndaniel6583 4 жыл бұрын
nobody: Drew: stright
@Som3D 4 жыл бұрын
Circus owners: *HIRE THEM NOW, HIRE THEM NOW*
@tasneemobesi2296 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Drew Binsky i have a question: what will you do when you finish traveling every country in the world? ( add in your next video)
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