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Today, as we look back on 2024 and prepare for the year ahead, many of us stand to learn from the long traditions of Haitians and Black Americans for whom New Year’s practices honor the ...
The Haitian expression, Mereng ouvri bal, mereng fème ba; (The mereng opens the ball, the mereng closes the ball) alludes to the popularity and ubiquity of the méringue as an elite entertainment. In nineteenth-century Haiti, the ability to dance the méringue, as well as a host of other dances, was considered a sign of good breeding.
According to Haitian popular belief, bòkò engage in anvwamò ("expeditions"), setting the dead against an individual to cause the latter's sudden illness and death, [416] and utilise baka, malevolent spirits sometimes in animal form. [417] In Haiti, there is much suspicion and censure toward those suspected of being bòkò. [223]
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.
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 ...
It just isn’t Haitian Flag Day if there isn’t music – and as has been the tradition for the last quarter of a century, the Haitian Compas Festival has become the one-stop to catch the latest ...
Haitian-American bloggers and influencers in the media have established virtual communities to engage in discussions about Haitian culture, politics, and societal issues. Social media channels have transformed into hubs for conversations and advocacy efforts where Haitian Americans can connect with each other and exchange viewpoints on Haiti ...
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.