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Haiti is known for its rich folklore traditions. The country has many magical tales that are part of the Haitian Vodou tradition. The Haitian dictator Papa Doc was a strong believer in the country's folklore and used elements of it to guide his brutal rule of the country during the Duvalier dynasty.
As with the strong tradition among Haitians, food is part of Black Americans’ New Year’s Day rituals, used to materialize the tug-of-war between feelings of freedom and fear on New Year’s Eve.
Haitian art, known for its vibrant color work and expressive design, is a complex tradition, reflecting strong African roots with Indigenous American and European aesthetic and religious influences. It is a very important representation of Haitian culture and history.
In U.S. popular culture, for instance, Haitian Vodou is usually portrayed as destructive and malevolent. [555] Non-practitioners have often depicted Vodou in literature, theater, and film; [ 556 ] in many cases, such as the films White Zombie (1932) and London Voodoo (2004), these promote sensationalist views of the religion. [ 557 ]
May is Haitian Heritage Month and this is the latest installment of Arts Notes, the Herald’s monthly arts and culture events column. Send me suggestions for next month at arosa@miamiherald.com.
Haitian Heritage Month in South Florida is a time to celebrate Haiti’s culture and contributions. ... and as has been the tradition for the last quarter of a century, the Haitian Compas Festival ...
Class solidarity, identity, and traditions were all weak. The criteria for membership in the middle class included a non-manual occupation , a moderate income, literacy, and a mastery of French. Middle-class Haitians sought upward mobility for themselves and their children, and they perceived education and urban residence as two essential keys ...
The Little Haiti Book Festival, which was launched officially in 2014 by Jean Mapou’s Sosyete Koukouy, an advocacy group dedicated to preserving Haitian culture in the United States, has ...