Video: Martinique Does Pharrell’s “Happy”

By: - March 21st, 2014

Above: Martinique

By the Caribbean Journal staff

The “Happy” feeling is spreading across the Caribbean, and now Martinique has gotten in on the fun.

Locals on the French Caribbean island have put out their own video covering Pharrell Williams’ ultra-popular “Happy” song.

The video is a colourful tour through Martinique, from the village of Saint-Pierre to the island’s many beautiful beaches.

It’s called “We are From Martinique.”

Watch the full video below.

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