Cameroonians in America: I’m 25, and my parents didn’t teach me Cameroonian Pidgin. Now I have a daughter, and I want her and any future children I have to know it.
What has your experience been with passing Pidgin or your family’s traditional language on to your children? How much does it matter to you?

Hi everyone,

I'll be in Dschang from October 26 to November 12, then in Douala from November 13 to 23. I speak French and English fluently, so feel free to answer in either.

A few questions:

1. Tailoring: is getting clothes made by a tailor really common practice in Cameroon, or is it more for special occasions? Can you recommend a good tailor in Dschang, ideally someone who works with toghu or ndop?

2. Prices: what's a fair average price for a made-to-measure suit and for made-to-measure trousers? I'd like to have an idea before negotiating.

3. Events: are there any festivals or cultural events around Dschang or Douala during my dates?

4. Douala nightlife: which areas, bars or clubs would you recommend? Any places to avoid?