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]

everyone: *speaks french* drew: this portugese speaking nation

[@imrantech3065]

Correct question

[@randomgamerdude98]

It’s Portuguese/French speacking

[@thomasandfriendsrandomvide3644]

@@randomgamerdude98 but french is not an official language

[@thomasandfriendsrandomvide3644]

@Dawson Jake diversity is a treasure in africa

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In africa you must speak at least 3 language .It s normal to find people who speaks 5 or more language.

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[@youyou2723]

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[@m.a.fayoumi2619]

" This Portuguese speaking nation " Speaking French with every local

[@connorbit]

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]

@@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]

@@connorbit Not true, yes some do speak French but most speak Portuguese and creolo

[@thealjuboris4576]

I would of not known that he said this Portuguese speaking nation and every local is french

[@jamesharaldburrows3153]

According to his Instagram he actually recorded with the women after crossing into Senegal

[@cupidelfs6736]

Drew: *and extreamly quiet streets!* Goat: *BLAAAAAAAAHHHHHH*

[@youyou2723]

Hahahahahaha

[@zdn12327]

😂😂

[@triggerxxarcher6630]

😂😂

[@zane_gachaandwithgamingvid3334]

When the scene was up this cane up what the heck._.

[@amel1146]

Hahahahahahhahahaha

[@perrywilliams4593]

African Queens have a long born heavy crowns. ✊🏾

[@user-hj7ld4ff7p]

heavy is the crown

[@domlopesii6460]

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

[@Rabidanti]

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]

Good explanation to confirm what he said! Hope it is clear for many who thought he confused....

[@WydeZ]

Nobody: Me: Trying to balance books on my head

[@youyou2723]

Works, right?

[@mohammedkhraishi9341]

1lawdd Donn 😂😂😂🤡🤡🤡🤡 lmfaooo

[@jashaaa4593]

1lawdd Donn I wonder if a white person said that they would get hate

[@quiteunknown3050]

@@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]

Yess

[@Carloshache]

You should go to the Bijagos islands in Guinea-Bissau. Extremely beautiful and unique.

[@Najma-Mohamed]

Real talent there ☺️🥰

[@youyou2723]

Yepp

[@akotechonline]

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]

Yh, I can carry 100kg. My neck has muscles now 😟

[@okidamotunrayo8285]

I'm a Nigerian and can confirm that it's easier

[@gize321]

Akotech Online even men carry on their head?

[@blessuzo]

ስምኦን Simon tv ...yes

[@collinsa8909]

Plantain chips sellers in goalie using drones in 2030 but for now I see their trays on their heads

[@maritov6874]

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.

[@akintayo]

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]

@oceej0 i agree

[@seismicvertigo345]

Yeah, I remember seeing this too in Nigeria. It's not easy to do at all lol

[@wealth1ness]

Do you use a regular pillow on your head or some kind of donut shape bag to keep it centered?

[@marginelouis6674]

@@wealth1ness ost of the time, a cloth/scarf curled up to be a round donut shape for cushioning and distributing the weight evenly.

[@omsohamkathalay2783]

That's so nice of you 😅😅👍 where are you now

[@ednaidatipote5602]

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

[@Bloxtun001]

You’re bissauan

[@Najmalhulwa]

‘It’s absolutely incredible to witness’ Balance and practice.

[@sanussisani7409]

Eu amo Guiné Bissau. Venham conhecer é muito bonita 🇬🇼🇬🇼

[@Zee-jg6fs]

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

[@sarangtambe3585]

This takes a lot of skill. I really applaud these ladies. Great job showing these women.

[@travelersmemoire]

I love how you put together these quick informative clips! Awesome work and congrats on a million!

[@heatherpierce9123]

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 KZbin. 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!

[@sarahschaller556]

Wow they really make it seem effortless. Incredible! Love getting to learn something new through your videos.

[@Insurgentfabulosity]

I wish these were longer I can watch them all day

[@SigisTravelVideos]

Another great Drew video👍

[@olrikparlez3152]

Sorry to get in on this channel so late. Very entertaining. Big thanks and good luck with it!

[@randoms3437]

U are just amazing..i love bro..keep going and updating..!!!

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

They’re amazing! I bless their rains

[@youyou2723]

Hahhaha

[@TvConfusionn]

Kim Jong-un Me too

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Alleluia Kim Jong-Un, when will be your next missile test? He he he

[@Destiny_recovery]

Wow Kim is here too

[@LazyAndFabulous]

HAVE MY CHILDREN GLORIOUS LEADER

[@AlainCarAudioManiac]

Thank you for these beautiful videos Drew

[@youtubeshowrandom]

Great vid drew! Love from Spain 🇪🇸❤️

[@IdorenyinIbanga_]

Carrying things on the head comes with experience. I was pro back in my village

[@anupthatal5253]

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

[@Chris_Toh]

Thanks for the video. 👍

[@ibm15pes35]

Who's from guinea Bissau I've been waiting for this video for two years

[@amaduconate5262]

here buddy.

[@amaduconate5262]

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]

🙋‍♂️

[@bimbowithadegree420]

🤚🤚

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👋👋👋

[@manuworlding]

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!

[@NREAL01]

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]

This is so common in Africa I'm surprised anyone is surprised

[@frnkjones40]

I'm surprised to see men not carrying a damn thing

[@tttyuhbbb9823]

@@frnkjones40 Well, they carry "damn heavy" things! 😂😂😂😁😄😄😄

[@radianzero]

Class: 2nd Grade me: *Balancing books on my head*

[@missjamjam2824]

teacher: gEt tHaT oFf nOW!!!111!1!

[@youyou2723]

Hahahahahaha

[@khwasongh]

Fake Princesses: *SHOOKETH* (is that still a word?)

[@ryanbrooks2622]

Love your vids ❤️ have fun!

[@fatsobee4437]

I am anxious as not many countries to visit are left. Drew you gotta go for round 2 around the world

[@globomanni8407]

This is a very lovely video - the best you made after South-Sudan !

[@grediuce7039]

Great job bro

[@julietwhensu6930]

Drew is really an inspiration

[@joedagger863]

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

[@ricardomd4229]

Drew you're the best ! I love ur travel videos man ;)

[@talalalmashaikhi4318]

There is something special about your driver, he has a look and body language that makes you feel nice. Regards to him

[@xxxiceman1980]

Nice video, beautiful country, great people 🙌 African women are amazing warriors 🙌💝

[@andresbautista1984]

I love your videos, greetings from Colombia

[@hazaziazizan5591]

Amazing country, amazing peoples.

[@islamamir8267]

Lol I tried to put a groceries on my head in USA and you will be amazed of people reactions lol

[@Ghanadiaries]

You wanted a show right?

[@islamamir8267]

Irene Abban lol that wasn’t my intention

[@jamesware5100]

@@Ghanadiaries why would you say that ecause it isnt customary.USA so restrictive.

[@shakiracantstopshakingherh9618]

@@Ghanadiaries sis just put the damn groceries on head and does she wanted a show?

[@Ghanadiaries]

@@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.

[@sitalimuwapela4709]

When are you coming to Zambia 🇿🇲 ?

[@TA3OTW]

They got so much balance how

[@CryptoPowerTalk]

One thing I love about Drew he loves people and respects different cultures.

[@jayjayblackgirl]

Oooooh you're getting closer and closer to Gambia it seems.... I cant wait

[@atishdhupe9280]

Nice journey brother.

[@benjordan4136]

Everyone: *speaks Portuguese* Drew: "Merci Beaucoup"

[@zarahlina]

Amazing... respect.

[@adriangaming2399]

Nobody: Me: I can’t even balance a Pencil on a FINGER

[@youyou2723]

Well most People can. You have to find The middle point, where The Will be equal force on each SIDE on The pencil

[@summerblink1030]

@@youyou2723 u have no sense of humor 🤦‍♂️

[@youyou2723]

@@summerblink1030 i did not get The joke

[@adriangaming2399]

Oh k!

[@summerblink1030]

@@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

[@BamKnowsWho]

Why do Drew make hes videos so short? I would love to see longer videos from him.

[@1017vstheworld]

Great video

[@lalduhawmarenthlei2776]

Im always watch every single video of you♥️

[@Franskie266]

Him: Extremely quiet streets Goat: hold my grass

[@arabiancearab4013]

Its make me sad that soon your travel blog will be done ☹ Love 2 watch your video everyday. Much love & god bless..

[@youyou2723]

Me too

[@wasikowskha]

Respect what u did. Whis if i had found u there!!!

[@morningsunshine0216]

I always wondered how they did that. I tried numerous times trying to transport my laundry and i failed every time 😔 Africa is amazing

[@jappyhoy]

I wish you made video in every single country.

[@gomisbrigitte6097]

Very nice and pleasant video, ☺️

[@bllip]

Hi!! Can you make a video about Estonia? I love alll your videos!

[@carmcam1]

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.

[@varchasweelakshminarayana1807]

2:34 My teacher at me when I didn't complete the home work

[@NomanIbrahim]

Much love from England ❤❤

[@steveyoung3245]

You must feel great to be there looks amazing !

[@danielciprian9607]

Fascinating!!!

[@florenceonwbuya3527]

Lol drew. Love your authenticity and humility

[@talkativetree3474]

Ooh when you're early and don't know what to write...

[@ultimatetruth9241]

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.

[@syedjafferimam5789]

2:00 nice of you Drew. Humanity needs more Drew

[@donovanfausette8521]

I can't even balance my mental health

[@aeroendless685]

Love the videos

[@Johmatri]

Thanks for that subtitles of the goat

[@virginia3386]

Wow! I love Guinea Bissau!

[@mookyyzed2216]

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.

[@Glostahdude]

I need to have your job Drew!

[@Jenjen-qc5eq]

I used to try to do that when I was younger.

[@bimbowithadegree420]

I still do

[@surabhi_kumari]

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 👏 .

[@jol778]

I work in the building trade , I do this a lot with bags of sand , cement etc I find it so much easier than holding in front or even on your shoulder , feels a much more natural way to carry a load

[@tasneemobesi2296]

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)

[@itsurgirlbintu]

That’s the magic of Africa

[@user-bp9bz6uw1v]

I'm going there !

[@CrackHeadGamer]

Drew ,have you been to South Africa?

[@toddviv]

all those ladies are so cute arent they, very refreshing and innocent

[@bethroesch2156]

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

[@thomasninianlegg1257]

Balance and a strong neck is needed

[@niessin1483]

In Malaysia this a common pratices and culture, nowdays it rarely to see some people doing this.

[@AlbionTarkhan]

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

[@williamzuri7882]

You should have visited the Islands, they’re AMAZING ❤️🇬🇼

[@somenextman]

Looks amazing my vibes not too hostile lol good luck Drew. 1st time comment long long time watcher, ✌ #EpicTravel #SuperChill

[@rosievelayo188]

I laughed at you Drew when you tried to carry a bin of rice,, here in the Philippines some remote area are carrying like that

[@mohammadmujeeb275]

Carrying weight on head is very common in India as well.

[@pushpanegi3669]

That's even prevalent in rural INDIA

[@moneysigndaniel6583]

nobody: Drew: stright

[@timb2206]

Drew I just saw a video from a Mongolian throat singer, it was fascinating. Did you go to mongolia yet? If not please make a video about it