Amazing Quest: Stories from São Tomé and Príncipe | Somewhere on Earth: São Tomé | Free Documentary
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Published 2023-04-05
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Straddling the Equator, the islands of Sao Tome and Principe form a volcanic archipelago known as “The Islands in the Middle of the World.” Situated off the coast of Gabon and isolated from the rest of the world, this is one of Africa’s smallest countries. The population is a mix of the descendents of slaves and the original Portuguese colonists. In these unspoiled islands, where Nature is so generous, the inhabitants of Sao Tome and Principe enjoy a paradise of jungle, mountain and ocean.
Márcio GONÇALVES has always felt a very close bond with the sea. So, naturally, he has become the guardian of this vital, living element. He works for MARAPA, one of Sao Tome’s first environmental protection NGO’s. Thanks to this organization Marcio has been able to live out his dream of protecting his unspoiled island and the wildlife that live there.
Diamantino VASCONCELOS is a farmer and like most of the islanders, he has a patch of land for his own use in the middle of the forest. There, he harvests the bean that is the symbol and pride of his country: cocoa. Everyone in the neighborhood knows and likes Diamantino thanks to his great talent as a singer and actor…
Maria DO CEU MADUREIRA is Portuguese but she has adopted the island of Principe as her home. She is doing research in ethnopharmacology for the prestigious University of Coimbra in Portugal. She is a specialist in plants and their medicinal uses. Discovering new treatments to relieve and heal people is the goal of Maria’s whole life and why she is tirelessly hikes through the mountains of these islands.
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All Comments (21)
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Ta da! 🎉Welcome to Saõ Tomé and Principé! For another elegiac episode of Somewhere on Earth. What an amazing place and I have to be honest - I had not heard of this tiny island nation previously. Straddling the Equator, the islands of Sao Tome and Principe form a volcanic archipelago known as "The Islands in the Middle of the World." Situated off the coast of Gabon and isolated from the rest of the world, this is one of Africa's smallest countries. The population is a mix of the descendants of slaves and the original Portuguese colonists. In these unspoiled islands, where Nature is so generous, the inhabitants of Sao Tome and Principe enjoy a paradise of jungle, mountain, and ocean. We meet Mario, Diamantino and Maria - they individually introduce us to their world on this island paradise. Enjoy!
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I have a problem with conservationists frustrating such societies that use nature sparingly and try to disadvantage them by advocating for abandonment of this sustainable reliance on it instead of going for the real culprits of environmental degradation.
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One of my Bucket List places to visit..
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This is amazing, it feels nice to get to see the world like this.
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Sooooo underrated! Such a beautiful country/island. My fave after Eritrea. Much love from the states y'all ✌
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Beuatiful documentary. Making me want to join a NPO in São Tomé and Principe to protect this beautiful place and support the people who are living there
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I love the islands of Africa!
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I can see that everyone are happy. Life is simple
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It feels so blessed to see that there is such places on earth what is not destroyed by money mongers in the name of "Development".
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Correction: The habitat there are the African descendants who were there before slavery and after slavery and the descendants of colonists
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Great documentary. Thanks for taking us to these unseen places of the world 🌎
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Never knew of this beautiful and enchanting little country and tropical paradise...Thanks for this video doc. !
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The takeaway "if you don't have a dog,hunt with a cat." Cocoa harvester [You still can be happy[mine]
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I have some of those same coco on my property in Jamaica , they are the very same .
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I am glad she took the kids to the forest for practicals. Thank you.
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My country Namibia played with Sao Tome and Principe today. I decided to research about this.
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Fascinating story about Maria who is very keen in the discovery of plants as medicinal substitute. Her education for her pupils will earn them a lifetime ❤️
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This is interesting ☺️..I would really love to live here. Nature at its best!
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The people living in the islands live a very simple life yet very much contented. So, it's not about the race but a good culture that makes a peaceful community.
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The documentary about Sao Tome and Principe is a heartfelt tribute to the untouched beauty of these islands. The lush jungles, the sea, and the warm community are captivating. Márcio, Diamantino, and Maria's dedication to preserving this paradise is inspiring. Thanks for sharing this incredible story of nature and people.
