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National Personification Erzuli Dantor, Katrin National Song Lakay, Tabou Combo National Dance Konpa, Twoubadou, Kontredans, Rara National Costume Karabela (Female), Zaka (Male) National Mountain Pic Makaya National River Artibonite River National Language Haitian Creole National Pastime Dominoes National Fruit Mango Francique Patron Saint
The oldest use of a symbol for Haiti is known since 1807. The symbol shows several national flags, with two cannons and palm trees. The symbol indicates the battle for independence of the republic. The motto, in French, means 'Strength through unity'. The use of the symbol was interrupted twice; once was during the period of Henri I.
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He adopted a new flag on 20 May 1805: the blue band was changed to black to symbolize death (black) and freedom (red). [1] [3] 1806-1811: Flag of the State of Haiti: Flag of the Northern State, used by President Henri Christophe, who adopted the bicolors from the flag of the Haitian Revolution. [1] [3] 1811–1814: Flag of the Kingdom of Haiti ...
The flag of Haiti (drapo Ayiti) is a bicolour featuring two horizontal bands coloured blue and red, emblazoned by a white rectangular panel bearing the coat of arms of Haiti. The coat of arms depicts a trophy of weapons atop a green hill and a royal palm symbolizing independence. The palm is topped by the Cap of Liberty.
The protesters called for the resignation of Henry, some calling for a revolution, and for a crackdown on the gangs. [2] American ambassador to Haiti Brian A. Nichols condemned the killings. [2] Around the time of the protests, unelected Prime Minister Ariel Henry was arriving back in Haiti from a meeting in Miami, Florida. [7]
Haiti's Ministry of Defense is the main body of the armed forces. [263] The former Haitian Armed Forces were demobilized in 1995; however, efforts to reconstitute it are currently underway. [264] The current defense force for Haiti is the Haitian National Police, which has a highly trained SWAT team, and works alongside the Haitian Coast Guard.
Catherine Flon (1772-1831) was a Haitian seamstress, patriot and national heroine. She is regarded as one of the symbols of the Haitian Revolution and independence. She is celebrated for sewing the first Haitian flag on May 18, 1803, and maintains an important place in Haitian memory of the Revolution to this day.