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Rural women are performing a voodoo dance ritual in a festival. Voodoo is a huge part of Haitian culture (especially among the poor) and was recognized as an official religion in 2003. It is reported that over 50% of the population practices Voodoo, typically along with another religion.
Many Haitians buy their clothes from markets in the informal economy. Vendors make up a large percentage of the workforce and the majority of the population gains their income from the informal economy.
A Catholic priest prays with a Haitian woman after the 2010 earthquake. Catholicism is the official in Haiti and plays a large role in Haiti’s culture because it is the most prominent religion.
Festival performers play Rara music -a form of music that originated from Haiti and has Creole lyrics. Rara lyrics typically are about important issues such as political corruption or poverty.The instruments showcased are vaksens which are trumpet like bamboo instruments used in all Rara music.
The Battle of Vertières in 1803, was one of the last and most important battles of the Haitian Revolution. The Haitian Rebels defeated the French expenditures and were able to win their independence. The day of this battle is a Haitian national holiday.
The Haitian lifestyle is quite poor. This photo shows women washing clothes in a river that is used for sanitary purposes, food/drinking purposes, and more. Haiti does not have a central cleaning system for water and disease spreads through the dirty waterways.
Multiple cinderblock structures are home to Haitians in Port-Au-Prince. There is a 3.68% rate of urbanization meaning more land is being urbanized and more people are moving to these urban areas which can result in unplanned slums.
Griot is one of many popular dishes that make up the culture of food in Haiti. It is seasoned fried pork, often accompanied with fried plantains.
In front of the Haitian National Palace is Neg Mawon (the Black Maroon). It is a sculpture that depicts a free man blowing a conch to alert others to join in the fight for freedom. It is a national symbol for the Haiti's independence and freedom from slavery.
During the numerous weeks of Haitian Carnival, streets fill up with dancing women and people in colorful clothing. These celebratory weeks lead up to Mardi Gras and the celebrations are funded by the government and wealthy Haitian businesses or families.
Michel Martelly is the president of Haiti. He has an unpopular opinion among Haitian citizens who believe he is not doing enough to fulfill his promises of alleviating the poor. This relates to culture because it is the government aspect - the president of Haiti is the one with the power in the country.
A tap tap is a colorful bus that serves as a shared taxi. These are one of the main ways of transportation besides walking and also express art through their painted exteriors.
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