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National Floral Emblem Hibiscus [1] [4] National Tree Royal Palm [5] [6] [7] National Sport Soccer [2] National Dish Diri ak jon jon, griot National Beverage Rhum, Kleren Founding Fathers Toussaint L'Ouverture, Jean-Jacques Dessalines, Henri Christophe, Alexandre Petion National Personification Erzuli Dantor, Katrin National Song Lakay, Tabou Combo
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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.
Flag of the Second Empire of Haiti An attempt to restore the black and red flag which was made in 1844 failed. In 1847, Faustin Soulouque was elected president and in 1849 he proclaimed himself Emperor under the name of Faustin I, who kept the blue and red band, but changed the coat of arms with his own in representation of his monarch rule.
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.
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