Haïticulturelle

07/08/2020

ARE YOU AWARE HAITI IS THE MOST MOUNTAINOUS NATION IN THE CARIBEAN?

Haiti is home to a lot of beautiful and historical mountains in the Caribbean, beginning with the largest mountaintop fortress in the Western Hemisphere "The citadel" which is located in the northern part of Haiti 27 kilometres south of the city of Cap-Haïtien,follows with two of the top four highest peak mountains in the Caribbean; with Pic la Selle at #3 measuring 8,793 feet above sea level and Pic Macaya at #4 rising to an elevation of 7,700 feet above sea level.

In Haiti, some of the mountains are volcanic but Haiti’s mountains are mainly limestone, which makes them safe(r) and amzing for exploration and hiking.

The name "Ayiti" which is the Creole version for the word Haiti and also derive from the Taino tribes whom are the early settlers of the land was signifies and define as "Mountainous Land" which is well deserve considering all the beautiful mountaintop surrounding this fantastic caribean island.

https://www.britannica.com/place/Haiti

https://pubs.usgs.gov/bul/0954c/report.pdf

22/07/2020

Do you know that Haiti has the largest solar panel power hospital on the planet?

Have you ever heard of HOPITALES UNIVERSITAIRE DE MIREBALAIS?

Fun Fact, Hopitales Universitaire de Mirebalais located in Route Départmentale 11, Arrondissement de Mirebalais, Haiti is the largest solar panel power hospital on earth currently. While the story, behind the creation of the world largest solar panel power hospital is not all so beautiful, after all it was created after the earthquake for its necessities. While the facts remain about the beginning of the creation of the hospital and the reasons for orchestrating the creation of it, we must not ignore the fact that in a country consider the poorest in the western hemisphere by a lot of people, this country currently has the largest solar panel power hospital in a world exploding with 1st class technologies by 1st world countries. This great accomplishment was achieve by the great Haitian men's and women's locally and abroad that believed this project to be possible, the local governments that allowed the project to take place, and the international allies who assisted and help carry on this project. Having a well run hospital is essential for any community, having the largest hospital that operates on solar panel(one of the cleanest source of energy) on the planet is a great strive towards technological advancement for a small island in the caribean that at one point was considered and nickname the pearl of the antiles.



https://www.pih.org/pages/mirebalais (partners in health)
https://www.buildhealthinternational.org/project/hopital-universitaire-de-mirebalais/ (Build Health International)
https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=50479 (havard business school)

16/02/2020

🇭🇹 Dany Laferrière 🇭🇹

Do you know who Dany Laferrière is ❓

This notable Haitian-Canadian author was born in Port-Au-Prince in 1953. He spent most of his youth in Haiti before leaving for exile in 1976.

He is widely recognized for his writing style rich of emotion and personal experience. Dany Laferrière inspiration's stems from his experiences living in many different countries;Through his book he exhibit the powerful imagination and understanding of a man who has lived away in exil.

In 2015, he becomes the second person without the French Nationality to be accepted in the ''Academy Française''. In 2009, He received ''The Prix Médicis'' for his book "L'Énigme du retour".

📖 Dany Laferrière has publish multiples books. Below you will find some of these books and their description.📖

12/02/2020

🇭🇹 Haiti's ties with Africa 🇭🇹

Did you know that the ties between Haiti and Africa continues way after Haiti's independence ❓

In the sixties, when multiple African colonies obtained their independence, hundreds of Haitian intellectuals (doctors, engineer, teacher etc.) went to Africa to assist newly independent countries.

The Democratic Republic of Congo was one of the destinations that welcomed these Haitian intellectuals. At that time, due to a massive departure of Belgium workers, the republic of Congo was in great need of skilled resources.

At the 22nd summit of the African Union, Laurent Lamothe ,former Haitian Prime Minister, tell us about this event and also expressed his gratitude to Africa for its help during the 2010 earthquake.

During his speech, Laurent Lamothe urged African leaders to continue working on these ties.

11/02/2020

04/02/2020

🇭🇹 Jean-Baptiste Pointe Du Sable 🇭🇹

Saviez-vous qu'un Haïtien a fondé la grande ville de Chicago❓

Né à Saint-Marc, Haïti, en 1745. Jean-Baptiste Point Du Sable a été le premier non-autochtone à s'installer à Chicago.

Baptiste dirigeait avec succès une entreprise de commerce de fourrures située sur la rive nord de la rivière Chicago. Son poste de traite était dans une zone stratégique et a attiré plusieurs personnes dans cette région.

Pendant très longtemps, il n'a pas été reconnu comme le fondateur de la ville parce que John Kinzie qui avait acheté la maison en 1803 a reçu le crédit.

Il est officiellement reconnu comme le fondateur de Chicago par l'État de l'Illinois en 1968.

Jean-Baptiste est décédé en 1818 à St-Charles Missouri, USA

29/01/2020

🇭🇹 National Pantheon Museum 🇭🇹

Did you know about this underground museum in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti❓

This underground museum was founded in 1983. It has an impressive collection of Caribbean arts, sculptures and artefacts. It is full of history and heritage on the culture of the nation and its independence.

The museum's collection includes the crown of Emperor Faustin Soulouque of Haiti and the anchor of Santa Maria, the ship of Christopher Columbus.

You will have access to more photos and content about this extraordinary museum here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/rooseveltskerrit/with/29642033364/

27/01/2020

🇭🇹 The Unknown Maroon🇭🇹

Symbol of freedom. This statue represent a "Maroon" :a slave that ran away from his master's plantation. The sculpture portrays a man holding a conch shell in his left arm and a machete in his right arm.

It was finalized on September 22, 1967 by the architect Albert Mangonès. This statue is located in front of the presidential palace in Port-au-Prince, Haiti

24/01/2020

🇭🇹 The Cathedral of St.Charles Borromée 🇭🇹

Built in 1954 in Gonaive, Saint-Charles Borromée Cathedral is a place to celebrate the independence of Haiti.

It is located in front of the place d'Armes of gonaives where Jean - Jacques Dessaline proclaimed the independence of the country on January 1, 1804.

Annually ,every 1st of january at 8 am, the Haitian flag is raised in order to commemorate the independence of Haiti.

22/01/2020

🇭🇹 Palais Sans-Souci 🇭🇹

Built between 1810 and 1813 by the architect Chery Marie Wallock, this palace was the royal residence of King Henri Christophe and his family.

Queen Marie-Louise Coidavid organized many royal receptions and banquets.

The architecture of this palace was comparable with those built in Europe. The king Henri Christophe had built it to demonstrate that the nations could build grandiose monuments.

In 1842, an earthquake destroyed a portion of the structure.

20/01/2020

🇭🇹 Citadelle Laferrière 🇭🇹

Built between 1805-1820 in milot, it is one of the largest fortress in the Americas and the largest in the Caribbean.

It was built in order to protect the nation from France in case of any futur attack.

The construction is an initiative of Jean-Jacques Dessaline in 1804 and was pursued by Henri Christophe.

18/01/2020

🇭🇹 Henri Christophe 🇭🇹

Great Politician, Brave General and First King of Haiti

Henri Christophe was born of free parent in October 6, 1767 on Granada, a Caribbean Island. He arrives in Haiti as a slave at an unknown date

In 1779, at only 13 years old, he participates in the battle of Savannah during the American Independence War. A decade later, he joins Toussaint Louverture troops in the Haitian Independence War.

Following the death of Dessalines in 1806, Henri-Christophe takes control of the north of the island. First with the title of president, then with the title of king in 1811, when he established a monarchie.

During his reign, the king proves himself a good administrator, he grows the north economy and keeps good political relationship with Britain in order to benefit Haiti.

King Christophe leaves in legacy several wonders of architecture in Haiti such as''Le Palais Sans Souci '' and '' La Citadelle La Ferrière''

He dies in October 1820 by su***de, following the insurrection of the people of the north.

🇭🇹 Henri Christophe 🇭🇹

Savant politicien, Brave général et Premier roi d'Haïti

Henri Christophe est né le 6 octobre 1767 à Gr***de, une île Caribéenne, de parents libres.Il arrive en Haïti en tant qu'esclave à une date inconnue

En 1779, à seulement 13 ans, il participe dans la bataille de savannah lors de la guerre de l'indépendance américaine. Une dizaine d'années plus t**d, il rejoindra les troupes de Toussaint Louverture pour l'indépendance d'Haïti.

Suite à la mort de Dessaline en 1806, Henri-Christophe prendra le contrôle du Nord de l'île. D'abord à titre de président, puis à titre de roi en 1811, lorsqu'il instaure une monarchie.

Lors de son règne, le roi se prouve un savant administrateur, il fait rouler l'économie du pays et entretiens des relations privilégiées avec l'Angleterre dans le bénéfice du pays.

Le roi Henri-Christophe laisse en héritage plusieurs merveilles de l'architecture en Haïti tel que ''Le Palais Sans Souci '' et La Citadelle La Ferrière''

il meurt en octobre 1820 par su***de ,suite à l'insurrection des gens du Nord.

18/01/2020

Did you know that Haiti had a monarchy? Have a look at this short video to know more.

ref: https://www.ted.com/talks/marlene_daut_the_first_and_last_king_of_haiti?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

The royal couple of Haiti rode into their coronation to thunderous applause. After receiving his ornate crown, Henry Christophe ascended his throne, towering 20 meters in the air. But little did the cheering onlookers know that the first king of Haiti would also be its last. Who was this revolutiona...

14/01/2020

🇭🇹 Alexander Pétion 🇭🇹

Alexandre Sabes Pétion was born in Port-Au-Prince in 1770. He was born into a wealthy family of a white father and a free mulatto mother, in his youth, he pursued military studies in Paris.

Following Jean-Jacques Dessaline's assasination in 1806, Pétion became president of the south of Haiti from 1806 - 1818. He received the nickname ''Papa Bon Coeur'' due to his people oriented policies.

This strong defender of democracy is best known for bringing refuge to Simon Bolívar in 1816. This support allowed bolivar to continue his south American libaration movement from Spain.

Pétion died of yellow fever in 1818

🇭🇹 Alexander Pétion 🇭🇹

Alexandre Sabes Pétion was born in Port-Au-Prince in 1770. He was born into a wealthy family of a white father and a free mulatto mother, in his youth, he pursued military studies in Paris.

Following Jean-Jacques Dessaline's assasination in 1806, Pétion became president of the south of Haiti from 1807 - 1818. He received the nickname ''Papa Bon Coeur'' due to his people oriented policies.

This strong defender of democracy is best known for bringing refuge to Simon Bolívar in 1816. This support allowed bolivar to continue his south American libaration movement from Spain.

Pétion died of yellow fever in 1818

12/01/2020

Never Forget.

N'oublions jamais.

January 12th 2010

12 Janvier 2010

Today marks the 10th-year anniversary of the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti. Today we remember the tragedy, the devastation, the unimaginable loss of homes, loved ones and livelihoods. We pray for all the lives lost and those who still carry the pain of such loss.

Nou pap Janm Bliye 🇭🇹🙏🏽💔🕊

09/01/2020

🇭🇹Francois Capois🇭🇹

François Capois(Also known as Capois ''La Mort'' which mean ''Death'' ) was a military officer that was part of the independance mouvement since 1793. He was born in 1776 at Port-Paix and died in 1806.

Capois was recognize for his leadership and courage. As leader of the 9th division, he led his troops to multiple victories and made his enemies tremble including during the Battle Of Vertieres which is one of his most famous battles.

One of his most known war moment happened when the french shot multiple canon at his horse and Capois stood up and screamed: '' Forward, Forward'' to keep his troops engaged.

This hero found his demise in the hand of Henri-Christopher, who tricked him into believing they were going to revenge the death of Jean Jacques Dessalines together, only to find out this was a set up for his own death,realizing that he was surrounded by Henri Christophe`s para-military he surrendered and was stab to death.

If you want more info:
1.https://worldrevolutionhaiti.weebly.com/franccedilois-capois.html
2.https://thelouvertureproject.org/index.php?title=Fran%C3%A7ois_Capois
3.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fran%C3%A7ois_Capois

🇭🇹 Francois Capois 🇭🇹

François Capois (également connu sous le nom de Capois `` La Mort '' ) était un officier militaire qui faisait partie du mouvement d'indépendance d'Haïti depuis 1793. Il est né en 1776 à Port-Paix et mort en 1806.

Capois était reconnu pour son leadership et son courage. En tant que chef de la 9e division, il a mené ses troupes vers de multiples victoires et fait trembler ses ennemis. À titre d'exemple, au cours de la bataille de Vertières, Capois tombe de son cheval qui s'était fait tiré par un canon. Toutefois, il se relève aussitôt et crie : `` En avant, En avant '' afin de garder l'engagement de ses troupes et prendre controle du combat.

Ce héro trouve la mort à cause d'Henri-Christopher. En 1806, Christopher invite Capois à le rejoindre pour supposément venger le décès de Dessaline. Malheuresement, il s'agit d'une ruse pour faire assasiner Capois. Entouré par l'armée de Christophe , Capois est poignardé à mort.

Si vous aimeriez plus d'information :
https://www.nofi.media/2018/02/capois-mort-heros-de-bataille-de-vertieres/40433

07/01/2020

🇭🇹Jean Jacques Dessalines🇭🇹

Born in 1758 in Western Africa, He was brought to Saint Domingue(Now Known as Haiti) as a slave.He was the first Emperor of the Republic of Haiti, his reign lasted 2 years from 1804-1806.

He had a pivotal role in Haiti`s Independence. As commander general he brought together leaders from the north and leaders from the south to battle against the french in the Battle Of Vertieres in 1803.

However, he got assasinated in 1806 by his fellow leaders because of his autocratic rules and harsh politics.

If you want to know more
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jean-Jacques-Dessalines

🇭🇹Jean Jacques Dessalines🇭🇹

Né en 1758 en Afrique de l'Ouest, il a été amené à Saint Domingue (aujourd'hui connu sous le nom d'Haïti) en tant qu'esclave.Il a été le premier empereur de la République d'Haïti, son règne dure 2 ans de 1804 à 1806.

Il a joué un rôle central dans l'indépendance d'Haïti. En tant que commandant général, il a réuni des chefs du nord et des chefs du sud pour lutter contre les français lors de la bataille de Vertières en 1803.

Cependant, il a été assassiné en 1806 par ses collègues dirigeants en raison de son régime autocratique et de ses politiques sévères.

Si vous voulez en savoir plus :
https://www.universalis.fr/encyclopedie/jean-jacques-dessalines/

06/01/2020

Built in 1953 in Cap-Haïtien,"The Heros of Vertières" is a monument reminiscent of the struggle of the Haitian for their independence.

Érigé en 1953 au Cap-Haïtien, est un monument rappelant la lutte des haitiens pour leur indépendance.

06/01/2020

Did you know that ❓

1 ၧ Dany, Haitian-Quebec author, only man of color member of the French Academy, brings the word ' ' Vertières ' ' in the 9th edition of the French Academy dictionary in 2019 under the Definition of ' ' Victory ' '.
2 ၧ we have to wait 1953 for this war to be officially commemorated in Haiti. A Monument ' ' the heroes of Vertières ' ' is built in cap-Haitian.
3 ၧ This war seems to have been forgotten from French memory. Despite the important consequences of the loss of Haiti on the French economy and on Napoleon's ambitions in America, the Battle of Vertières is very little mentioned in the history of France.

Reference:
http://www.lunionsuite.com/vertieres-french-dictionary/?fbclid=IwAR25PEEiqmkC50loRXM7CAJmGG2Whcls6oa1Le-nE7c3_dJ6pJ4mIThvH88

Entretien avec Jean-Pierre Le Glaunec, Historien, "L'armée indigène, la défaite de Napoléon" aux éditions Lux. En novembre 1803 eut lieu la bataille de Verti...

06/01/2020

🇭🇹 The Battle of Vertière - freedom or death! 🇭🇹 🇭🇹

First great defeat of Napoleon, the battle of Vertières took place on November 18, 1803 in Vertières near Cap-Haitian North of Haiti. It is between the troops of Commander Jean-Jacques Dessaline (Haiti) and the troops of rochambeau (France).

French troops are defeated following a 12-hour battle. Rochambeau has 10 days to evacuate the island and the independence of Haiti is proclaimed on January 1, 1804.

Listen to this Narration about this great battle :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rItL60O_zQ

🇭🇹 La Bataille de Vertières - La liberté ou La mort! 🇭🇹

Première grande défaite de Napoléon, la bataille de Vertières a lieu le 18 novembre 1803 à Vertières près du Cap-Haïtien au Nord d'Haïti. Elle oppose les troupes du commandant Jean-Jacques Dessaline (Haïti) et les troupes de Rochambeau (France).

Les troupes françaises sont défaites suite à un combat de 12 heures. Le géneral Rochambeau a 10 jours pour évacuer l'île. L'indépendance d'Haiti est proclamée le 1 janvier 1804.

Pour en savoir plus :
https://malebo.Co/haiti-bataille de vertieres

03/01/2020

During his capture by the French Toussaint L'Ouverture would have said the famous sentence 📣:

" by capturing me, you have only cut down the trunk of the tree of freedom of Santo Domingo; its roots will grow, for they are numerous and deep. "

🇭🇹 two years later, Haiti is a free nation. 🇭🇹

What could have happened? To learn more stay with us!

Lors de sa capture par les français Toussaint L'Ouverture aurait prononcé la fameuse phrase 📣:

« En me renversant, vous avez seulement abattus le tronc de l’arbre de la liberté de Saint-Domingue ; ses racines repousseront, car elles sont nombreuses et profondes. »

🇭🇹 Deux ans plus t**d, Haïti est une nation libre.🇭🇹

Mais qu'est ce qui a pu ce passer ? Pour en savoir plus restez avec nous!

03/01/2020

🇭🇹 Toussaint l'Ouverture 🇭🇹

Continue reading and learn more!

1️⃣ Born in 1743, this former slave obtains his liberty at 33 years old. This former slave can read, write and knows some basic of traditional medicine.

2️⃣ Toussaint L'Ouverture was involved in the revolution from the beginning. In 1791, he formed his army of former slaves to participate in the conflict. However, he was captured in 1802 by the French army.

3️⃣ He took control of the colony following victorious battles against the three powers of the time France, England and Spain.

4️⃣ General Toussaint is a fine diplomat, he maneuvers through great power`s in the interest of the Haitian nation. For instance, he presents himself as a French citizen before Napoleon but secretly buys weapons from the English.

To know more :
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Toussaint-Louverture

03/01/2020

🇭🇹 Toussaint L'Ouverture 🇭🇹

Born in 1743, François Toussaint is a key figure in the Haitian revolution, he obtained the nickname `` L'Ouverture '' (French for ''the opening'') because of his military talent.

Toussaint is considered the father of the Haitian nation due to his numerous military victories and his political control over Santo Domingo (Haiti).

Stay with us to learn more about this great general!

🇭🇹 Toussaint L'Ouverture 🇭🇹

Née en 1743, François Toussaint est une figure clé de la révolution haïtienne, il obtient le surnom '' L'Ouverture'' à cause de son talent militaire.

Toussaint est considéré comme le père de la nation haïtienne due à ses nombreuses victoires militaires et son contrôle politique sur Saint-Domingue (Haïti).

Restez avec nous pour en savoir plus sur ce grand général!

02/01/2020

🇭🇹 La Révolution Haïtienne 🇭🇹

Haïti est la première nation formée suite à une révolte d'esclaves. Cette colonie formellement appelée St-Domingue était sous le contrôle du pouvoir français .

1️⃣ La colonie était la plus riche des antilles . Elle produsait 40% du sucre et 60 % du café qui étaient importé en Europe.
2️⃣ La société haïtienne de l'époque était divisée en classes soit les propriétaires de plantations, les fonctionnaires blanc, l'élite noir et les esclaves.
3️⃣ Le conflit pour atteindre l'indépendence s'est étalé sur une période de 13 ans (1791-1804) et a impliqué les français, les anglais et les espagnols.

Pour en savoir plus :

https://www.blackpast.org/global-african-history/haitian-revolution-1791-1804/?fbclid=IwAR3YVWixA7Uq4vX4QexVC6N2mJ7X8_WujRKRADXimOuJ4DwqwTH8pZydPBs

The Haitian Revolution has been described as the largest slave rebellion in the Western Hemisphere which succeeded in ending slavery & French control over the colony.

02/01/2020

❔Saviez vous que ❔

⚀ La soupe est géneralement faite de giraumon, de bœuf et de pâtes (spaghetti ou macaroni ou un peu des deux).

⚁ Le giraumont est une variété de potiron que l'on retrouve dans les Antilles.

⚂Les esclaves n'avaient pas le droit de consommer de la soupe dans la colonie.

Ne t**dez pas à en apprendre plus et à apprendre la recette. Pour plus d'information :

https://parolenarchipel.wordpress.com/la-soupe-joumou-du-premier-janvier-patrimoine-immateriel-dhaiti/

01/01/2020

🇭🇹 Soupe Joumou 🇭🇹

Ce plat traditionnel haïtien est consommé le 1er janvier pour célébrer l'indépendance d'Haïti du pouvoir colonial.

Manger de la soupe Joumou en plus d'être un symbole de rebellion, de lutte contre l'oppression et d'indépendance, a aussi comme symbolique l'unité du peuple haïtien

Savourez bien votre soupe. Sous peu nous vous en dirons plus sur ce plat !!!