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The culture of Haiti is a creolized blend of African, European and Taino elements due to the French colonization of Amerindian land (which was then renamed Saint-Domingue), in conjunction with the large diverse enslaved African population who had later freed themselves by a successful revolt.
Haitian cuisine is a Creole cuisine that originates from a blend of several culinary styles that populated the western portion of the island of Hispaniola, namely African, French, indigenous Taíno, Spanish, and Arab influences. [1]
Haitian art, known for its vibrant color work and expressive design, is a complex tradition, reflecting strong African roots with Indigenous American and European aesthetic and religious influences. It is a very important representation of Haitian culture and history.
Haitian mythology consists of many folklore stories from different time periods, involving sacred dance and deities, all the way to Vodou.Haitian Vodou is a syncretic mixture of Roman Catholic rituals developed during the French colonial period, based on traditional African beliefs, with roots in Dahomey, Kongo and Yoruba traditions, and folkloric influence from the indigenous Taino peoples of ...
Haitian Heritage Month in South Florida is a time to celebrate Haiti’s culture and contributions. ... and as has been the tradition for the last quarter of a century, the Haitian Compas Festival ...
Numa says the community has worked to address rumors by sharing the truth about Haitian culture — particularly its food. "We've been giving examples of what Haitians will eat," Numa said. "If ...
Afro-Haitian culture (1 C, 9 P) Archives in Haiti (1 P) Haitian art (6 C, 10 P) Arts in Haiti (8 C) Haitian awards (1 C, 2 P) B. Haitian brands (8 P) C. Haitian ...
The Little Haiti Book Festival, which was launched officially in 2014 by Jean Mapou’s Sosyete Koukouy, an advocacy group dedicated to preserving Haitian culture in the United States, has ...