Traditions
The Haitian Calendar: Holidays and Key Dates
From Independence Day to Flag Day and Fèt Gede — the dates every Haitian family celebrates and remembers.
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Soup Joumou: The Soup of Haitian Independence
Every January 1, Haitians everywhere share soup joumou — a pumpkin soup that celebrates the birth of a free Haiti.
History
January 1, 1804: How Haiti Became Free
How enslaved Africans in Saint-Domingue won their freedom and created Haiti, the first free Black republic.
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Reconnecting Roots: Haitians and Beninese
Reconnecting Roots: Haitians and Beninese Travel to Strengthen Vodou Traditions is more than a cultural trend. It represents a growing movement that brings together communities separated by centuries…
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Embarking on a journey to one of the world’s marvels, the Citadel in Haiti
The Citadelle Laferrière, commonly known as the Citadel, stands as a testament to Haiti’s resilience, architectural ingenuity, and rich history. Perched atop Bonnet à l’Evêque mountain in northern…