Group sees Michel Martelly at Labor Day parade a ‘hazard,’ wants him kept away

A group of New York event organizers has started an online petition to keep former Haitian President Michel Martelly from the city’s storied West Indian American Day Carnival parade on Eastern Parkway, saying a “Sweet Micky” performance poses a safety risk. The post Group sees Michel Martelly at Labor Day parade a ‘hazard,’ wants him kept away appeared first on The Haitian Times. Group sees Michel Martelly at Labor Day parade a ‘hazard,’ wants him kept away was first posted […]

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Haiti’s northwest mythical coast Anse-à-Foleur to celebrate 140 years

With a population of about 35,000 people, most of Anse-à-Foleur’s three communal sections — Bas de Saint-Anne, Mayance, and Côtes-de-Fer — are in coastal areas with fresh climates, including two main rivers, six springs, two ponds and two lagoons. Despite its relatively low level of development, some consider Anse-à-Foleur a place of great potential for Haiti. The post Haiti’s northwest mythical coast Anse-à-Foleur to celebrate 140 years appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti’s northwest mythical coast Anse-à-Foleur to celebrate […]

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Paintings on street walls: A way Haitian graffiti artists choose to denounce violence, bring life and beauty back to Port-au-Prince

Aware of the context of violence, street art artists, armed with their sprays, brushes and pots of paint, represent the chaotic reality of the country while spreading messages of hope on the walls. The post Paintings on street walls: A way Haitian graffiti artists choose to denounce violence, bring life and beauty back to Port-au-Prince appeared first on The Haitian Times. Paintings on street walls: A way Haitian graffiti artists choose to denounce violence, bring life and beauty back to […]

2024-08-02 4

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Haiti’s Camp-Perrin a hidden treasure to discover

Camp-Perrin, with its natural sites, is positioned as one of the main tourist destinations in Haiti. The post Haiti’s Camp-Perrin a hidden treasure to discover appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti’s Camp-Perrin a hidden treasure to discover was first posted on August 1, 2024 at 1:42 pm.

2024-08-01 4

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Celebration of patronal Saint-Anne and Saint Joachim across Haiti: a fusion of faith and tradition in La Branle and Anse-à-Foleur

Pilgrims who usually attend the patronal feast of Saint-Anne and Saint-Joachim at La Branle missed the trip this year as insecurity has also serious consequences on many communal sections. The post Celebration of patronal Saint-Anne and Saint Joachim across Haiti: a fusion of faith and tradition in La Branle and Anse-à-Foleur appeared first on The Haitian Times. Celebration of patronal Saint-Anne and Saint Joachim across Haiti: a fusion of faith and tradition in La Branle and Anse-à-Foleur was first posted […]

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Discovering Fort la Bouque in Haiti’s northeast: a hidden historical gem

Well-preserved yet underappreciated, Fort La Bouque has the potential to attract tourists from around the world, including those who love history, natural beauty, and the diversity of wildlife and flora. The post Discovering Fort la Bouque in Haiti’s northeast: a hidden historical gem appeared first on The Haitian Times. Discovering Fort la Bouque in Haiti’s northeast: a hidden historical gem was first posted on July 28, 2024 at 9:11 am.

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Haiti celebrates the 69th anniversary of Konpa music amid plea for universal recognition

To celebrate the 69th anniversary of Konpa, the MCC is organizing a series of festive and educational events from July 24 to 26. The post Haiti celebrates the 69th anniversary of Konpa music amid plea for universal recognition appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti celebrates the 69th anniversary of Konpa music amid plea for universal recognition was first posted on July 26, 2024 at 8:56 am.

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Discovering Chansolme: This natural beauty and secluded town in northwest Haiti

PORT-DE-PAIX — Nestled in the super green valley at the bottom of the Haut-Piton chain, which extends from the northern massif, Chansolme s an intermediate town located between Port-de-Paix, the […] The post Discovering Chansolme: This natural beauty and secluded town in northwest Haiti appeared first on The Haitian Times. Discovering Chansolme: This natural beauty and secluded town in northwest Haiti was first posted on July 25, 2024 at 1:40 pm.

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Bishop Toussaint’s million megachurch sparks mixed reactions among Haitians

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Bishop Toussaint’s $60 million megachurch sparks mixed reactions among Haitians

Led by Bishop Gregory Toussaint, this project is the first of its kind realized in any sector within the Haitian diaspora community. The post Bishop Toussaint’s $60 million megachurch sparks mixed reactions among Haitians appeared first on The Haitian Times. Bishop Toussaint’s $60 million megachurch sparks mixed reactions among Haitians was first posted on July 16, 2024 at 12:17 pm.

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