Holidays

Christmas in Haiti - I am Beginning to Feel the Christmas Season, What about you?

Christmas Season begins in Haiti... Hours ago, I went to a restaurant in Hinche Haiti to order a late night "Diri kole ak pwa kongo ak poul peyi," and I stumbled on a local band, Nanm Soley, playing the best Twoubadou ever with a BIG fat Christmas tree sparkling in front of the restaurant... more »

December 3, 2015 9:34 PM

How is Easter celebrated in Haiti

Did you know? Catholics, Christians, and Vodouisants alike celebrate Easter in their own way in Haiti... But how exactly is Easter celebrated in Haiti? more »

April 3, 2015 8:47 AM

Poisson D'Avril - April Fools Day Pranks

Poisson d'Avril --- April Fools Day used to be fun when I was growing up but do you know where it came from? FIRST let me tell you where it came from and then... I am going to give you some good poisson d'Avril - April Fools Day Pranks - to try on your family and friends today... more »

April 1, 2015 12:00 AM

Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union on vacation in Southern Haiti

Miami Heat basketball star Dwyane Wade and wife, Hollywood actress Gabrielle Union came to spend their vacation in Haiti. more »

February 18, 2015 2:47 AM

Merry Christmas 2014, What Did Santa Bring You This Year?

I wanted to take this opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas and I really hope that Santa Claus brought you something merry this year. What exactly did you want for Christmas? Did you get it? more »

December 25, 2014 3:18 AM

Haiti - 3eme Edition Marche de Noel du grand Sud, Jacmel 12,13 et 14 Decembre 2014

La troisième édition du Marché de Noel du grand Sud à l'occasion des fêtes de Noel se tiendra à Jacmel les 12,13 et 14 Décembre 2014. more »

December 10, 2014 12:06 PM

Haitians in Hinche Haiti gather to commemorate the death of Charlemagne Peralte (PHOTOS)

Haitian authorities, students and citizens of the city of Hinche Haiti came out Friday, 31 October 2014, to commemorate anniversary of the death of Charlemagne Peralte, The Haitian freedom fighter who led the "Cacos" against the U.S. occupying forces in Haiti back in 1919. There was a church ceremony held at the catholic cathedral in Hinche, then everyone gathered at the city square where flowers were laid in front of the statue of Charlemagne Peralte... more »

October 31, 2014 3:11 PM

Happy New Year 2014 - Happy 210 Haiti Independence Day!

Today is a Happy new year for everyone around the world but for Haiti and Haitians around the world, January 1st 2014 is also the 210th Independence day of the Republic of Haiti... So... Happy New year and Happy Independence Day... more »

January 1, 2014 3:56 PM

Are you Ready for the Holidays? is Santa coming to visit?

December is here. The month for giving, the month for spending lots of money on gifts and travel... Let me ask you... Are you ready for the holidays... Will you and your family have a Merry Christmas this year? more »

December 2, 2013 6:35 AM

Haiti 17 Octobre - Dessalines and the Eradication of Poverty

In Haiti, October 17 is Jean-Jacques Dessalines Day... ALSO... October 17 is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty... Did you know that? more »

October 17, 2012 9:34 AM