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  2. Culture of Haiti - Wikipedia

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    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.

  3. Haitians - Wikipedia

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    It is a very important representation of Haitian culture and history. Haitian art is distinctive, particularly in painting and sculpture where brilliant colors, naive perspective and sly humor characterize it. Frequent subjects in Haitian art include big, delectable foods, lush landscapes, market activities, jungle animals, rituals, dances, and ...

  4. The History Behind Black and Haitian New Year's Traditions - AOL

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    Haitian and Black American New Year’s Eve traditions across faith backgrounds call us to taste the harsh realities of the past and pray over the dangers that lay ahead.

  5. Haitian cuisine - Wikipedia

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    Haiti was one of many Caribbean islands inhabited by the Taíno natives, speakers of an Arawakan language called Taíno.The barbecue originated in Haiti.The word 'barbecue' derives from the word barabicu, found in the language of the Taíno people of the Caribbean [3] and entered European languages in the form barbacoa.

  6. 10 New Year's Traditions From Across the Globe - AOL

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    The Times Square ball drop ceremony in New York City, seen here on Jan. 1, 2023, is one of many New Year's traditions honored around the world. Credit - Gotham/GC Images—Getty Images

  7. These Are the Most Unique New Year's Traditions from Around ...

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    And the best thing about customs like these is that it's never too late to start a new one. That's where these New Year's traditions from around the world come in.

  8. Haitian Carnival - Wikipedia

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    Haitian Defile Kanaval is the Haitian Creole name of the main annual Mardi Gras carnival held in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The parade is known as "Kye Marn". Haiti's largest carnival is held in the capital and largest city, Port-au-Prince, with smaller celebrations taking part simultaneously in Jacmel, Aux Cayes, and other locations in Haiti . The ...

  9. Category:Culture of Haiti - Wikipedia

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    Download as PDF; Printable version; ... World Heritage Sites in Haiti (3 P) Pages in category "Culture of Haiti"