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Happy Haitian Flag Day (May 18th)! Activities and Ideas for Home and the Classroom

5/16/2019

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Haitian Flag Day is celebrated every May 18th during the month of Haitian Heritage Month. Haitian Flag Day is huge in the Haitian community and it is observed in Haiti and all over the United States. The meaning behind Haitian Flag Day is to commemorate the Haitian slave revolt, which led to Haiti being the first independent black nation! 

​Here are some Haitian Flag Day activities and ideas to teach about Haiti's independence

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  • Read our blog post on historical facts on Haiti's flag and how it has evolved.
  • Grab this book about Haitian Flag Day titled Marchons Unis by Elizabeth Daby.
  • Our eWorkbook has 25 pages of fun Haitian Cultural activities and worksheets including a Haitian Flag coloring page!
  • Our Digital Booklet of Haitian Cultural Symbols with 5 pages of coloring and bits of symbolic info about Haiti.​
Do you have any traditions or other ideas for Haitian Flag Day? We'd love to hear about them! Let us know.
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Happy Haitian Heritage Month 2019

5/1/2019

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May is here and it is Haitian Heritage Month! Here is a list of Haitian Heritage Month events in South Florida: 

Palm Beach County Haitian Heritage Month events - 
  • http://events.pbclibrary.org/events-and-classes/haitian-heritage-month
  • https://allevents.in/mobile/amp-event.php?event_id=200017112812109
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  • https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/things-to-do/history-and-heritage/celebrate-haitian-heritage-month-in-miami
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If you don't live in South Florida or your area doesn't have any organized events, we have tons of resources on this website about Haiti and the Haitian culture like tourism, culture, food and so much more. We also have an eWorkbook, free printable worksheets and memberships full of great Haitian culture info! 

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A story about Clairin (Haiti's Native Rum), The Spirit of Haiti

3/14/2019

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Listen below to an amazing podcast interview with Michel and his journey in the clairin (alcohol) business in Haiti.
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Export business man in Port-au-Prince who went back to his homeland in Saint-Michel, Haiti to take over his family's business at a clairin distillery - The Spirit of Haiti. If you've ever wondered how this rum is made, check out their production process (with photos!) 

This is The Real Haiti. This is why I had a fire lit under me the first time I went to Haiti. And this is why I continue to blog passionately about Haiti and the amazing things happening there. Every day, hardworking people, living life in Haiti...The Real Haiti. 

Original podcast story posted here.
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Bònn fèt Sent Valanten! Happy Valentine's Day in Haitian Creole

2/1/2019

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Happy February, friends! I love February because of Valentine's Day and it's my birthday month! 

I will never forget this cute little window in this picture. We were hiking up the mountain in Cap Haitien to see the Citadelle Laferrière when I spotted the pink window with a heart on it. 

Have you wondered about Valentine's Day in Haiti? Do Haitians celebrate Valentine's Day?  Is Valentine's Day a big deal in Haiti? I was curious about Valentine's Day in Haiti so I asked my family and friends for more information and here's what they said.

Valentine's Day in Haiti is...

  • often celebrated by people with disposable income
  • older couples in Haiti usually give each other flowers and chocolate or the whole family will go do something fun like go to the beach together
  • often celebrated by students who may write love letters to friends or crushes
  • when teenagers and young adults get together to party at night
  • a time to take a long and slow walk with a loved one
  • the day to wear pink clothes
  • a time to play romantic Haitian or French songs on the radio

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It was so fun learning about how Valentine's Day in Haiti is celebrated. How do you celebrate Valentine's Day?
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1/21/2019

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January 25th is Multicultural Children's Book Day! Our friends at Educa Vision have some amazing books (for all ages!) and they are offering 10% off anything on their website with code real-haiti. You will find...
  • Bilingual books in English and Haitian Creole
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Educa Vision's Mission: To make a valuable contribution to the body of multicultural and multilingual educational materials, by publishing materials that connect culturally and linguistically to the students, teachers, administrators, service providers and community leaders. Educa Vision started first by focusing on the needs of Haitian students. Since 2002 Educa Vision is transformed into a multicultural and multilingual publisher. This expansion started first with the development of Caribbean Studies Press that publishes scholarly texts and references about the Caribbean and its diasporas. Later with Educa Brazil, an imprint dedicated to the publication of Portuguese titles. Today, Educa Vision publishes and distributes bilingual books in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish and Urdu.

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Christmas in Haiti - Songs, Traditions and Printables (all ages)

11/25/2018

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Jwaye Nwèl! Merry Christmas!

Christmas is such a magical time for everyone, including for Haitian people! We've spent a few Christmas holidays in Haiti, but since I didn't grow up there, I had to do my own research through my family and the Internet about what Christmas is like (mostly as a child) in Haiti. We are raising our two little boys to appreciate their Haitian heritage and to learn the Haitian Creole language. 

Christmas in Haiti brings the same universal magical feeling to everyone, especially kids. Here are some Haitian Christmas songs, traditions and printables to teach about Christmas in Haiti! You may also find yourself reminiscing about Christmas holidays in Haiti!

Christmas Songs in Haitian Creole

Merry Christmas

Traditional Haitian Christmas song

Joyeux Noel 

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Christmas Traditions in Haiti

Christmas in Haiti includes a big traditional Haitian dinner with family and friends. Everyone gathers to enjoy food, gifts and of course Crémas! 

Crémas (Kremas or Cremasse)  is a sweet and creamy alcoholic beverage native to Haiti. The beverage is made primarily from creamed coconut, sweetened condensed evaporated milk, and rum. The rum used is usually dark, however, white rum is used frequently as well. Various spices are added for additional flavoring such as cinnamon, nutmeg, anise, as well as miscellaneous ingredients such as vanilla extract or raisins. Recipes vary from person to person with a few differences in ingredients. The overall look and taste still remains the same. The beverage possesses a creamy consistency similar to a thick milkshake and varies from off-white to beige in color. Crémas has a very sweet, and savory taste that's usually consumed in small amounts. The drink is most popular in Haiti and is served regularly at social events and during the holidays. It's usually consumed along with a sweet pastry of some sort. The drink is often served cold but, it can also be served at room temperature. In recent years, Crémas has been commercialized for sale in both Haiti and the United States (Wikipedia, 2018). 

Learn How to Make Haitian Crémas

There are a ton of Haitian Crémas recipies on Pinterest.
Christmas Eve
On Christmas Eve, children place their clean shoes full of straw, under the tree on the porch. They hope that Tonton Nwèl (Santa Claus) will remove the straw and put presents in and around the shoes.

Guests usually lend their visits a little before or around midnight to attend La Messe de Minuit (Midnight Mass for Catholics). Or, some leave to go party or caroling. There is also the R
evellion, French for Christmas supper, eaten after midnight mass. Traditionally, the meal served is rice, beans, and fried chicken. 

Read a beautiful 1960's memoir written by 
Jean-Marie Florestal titled Christmas In Jérémie. What a great read...I could really picture the scenes! 
Fanal Lights / Lanterns
Some Haitian people design and make Fanal lights, French for lantern. These pieces of art are miniature houses with designs and tissue paper behind it to look like stained glass. They are lit up at night and usually displayed in windows during the Christmas season. 

You can also see Christmas trees and some Christmas lights at people's homes.

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Perfect for Haitian parents (Creole speaking or not), people wanting to teach about multiculturalism and other heritages and homeschoolers or teachers.

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Ever wonder what Christmas is like in Haiti? There is the same joyous feeling during the Christmas season, but there are unique traditions that are so fun to learn about!


5 printable worksheets, which also display great on computers, tablets or phones if you don't want to print. 

  • ​Haitian Creole Merry Christmas sign
  • Coloring sheet with Christmas decor to teach vocabulary
  • Merry Christmas poster or Christmas card 
  • Christmas and holiday season greetings in Haitian Creole with English translation
  • Number matching activity with Christmas decor


You do not need to be a Creole speaker to use this great teaching tool!


Who is this for?


  • Haitian-American parents (Creole speaking or not) who want to teach their children or family members about their roots and cultural identities
  • Parents from all backgrounds looking for cultural awareness and diversity
  • Homeschoolers or teachers, including ESL (English as a second language teachers), looking for ‘culture in the classroom’ tools
  • Travelers preparing to go to Haiti, especially with children
  • Students who immigrated from Haiti who are learning English and can be proud of their background, instead of pitied


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Now that you have some background and a better idea about Christmas in Haiti, consider downloading the 5 page printable worksheet set to teach kids. *Also display great on iPads, computers or mobile. 
  • ​Haitian Creole Merry Christmas sign
  • Coloring sheet with Christmas decor to teach vocabulary
  • Merry Christmas poster or Christmas card 
  • Christmas and holiday season greetings in Haitian Creole with English translation
  • Number matching activity with Christmas decor

This is a great set for a variety of ages! I have been using them with our 3-year-old son and he has so much fun with them. These are one-of-a-kind activities designed by The Real Haiti Inc. 

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Why does Haiti Celebrate Dessalines Day / Anniversaire de la mort de Dessalines?

10/10/2018

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History is not my specialty nor my passion, but since this blog is about educating others about The Real Haiti, I did some research about the Haitian holiday Dessalines Day, celebrated on October 17th (the day of his assassination).

Jean-Jacques Dessalines is referred to as one the founding fathers (or Emperor) of Haiti, but many don't speak of him because of the controversial violent massacre of thousands of "white Haitians," also known as native French people. Read more about the 1804 Haiti Massacre here.

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A Haitian educator, Louis Mercier, once said, "Whatever the means he employed to accomplish his ends, Dessalines remains the most powerful spirit in our history....One cannot be a real Haitian unless one is a Dessalinian." With gaps in the historical information, Haiti still celebrates Dessalines Day on October 17. Read more about the Haitian Revolution, Haiti's Independence here.

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Haitian Food Experiences That Are Not Restaurants

9/8/2018

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Haitian food is a huge part of the Haitian culture. Eating is always an amazing experience in Haiti, not only because everything is delicious, but because they are so many non-traditional ways of getting food. When I sat down and thought about my food experiences in Haiti, I realized how much fun eating Haitian food is!

Here are some of my favorites...

Coconut {kokoye} cut the top off and drink from it

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Almond {zanmann} pick it from the tree, smash it with a rock to open it and enjoy

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Seafood {manje ki f​èt ak bèt lanmè}  caught fresh whenever you want

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Watermelon {melon dlo} from the side of the road stand

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Vegetable markets {mache}  or snack stands at the beach 

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 Grocery stores like Giant Supermarket {makèt}

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Sweet treats at the beach {plaj} boardwalk 

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Make your own kitchen with a gas stove {founo}  when there's no electricity 

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Just like traveling to any new place, learning about the food and trying new things is so much fun!

September is Haitian Gastronomy month! Haiti is known for it's hospitality and delicious food. I have been lucky enough to experience preparing, cooking and serving Haitian food at special events in Haiti. Here are some of the shots.

Behind the scenes with Haitian chefs

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In 2013, we had the pleasure of going behind the scenes with Chef Alain Lemaire and the other visiting and local chefs for Gout et Saveurs Lakay, Haiti's food, wine and spirits festival. 
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PHOTOGRAPHY: Fedno Lubin
VOICEOVER: Joel Trimble of La Bonne Nouvelle
​MUSIC: TiCorn & Haitian Toubadou
2018 is the 8th year of Gout et Saveurs Lakay from September 27 - 30 - more info here. The video below has nothing to do with my experiences, but it's funny and true! 

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Get a Glimpse of what 'Back to School' is like in Haiti

8/10/2018

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The Importance of an Education in Haiti
I have yet to meet a Haitian that doesn't think school is important. School is a top priority among Haitian parents and families. No matter how poor or wealthy, everyone values education in Haiti. Despite what you may read or hear in the news, the majority of Haitian children go to school. Parents will do everything that they can to make sure their child gets an education no matter what. Their determination is one of those things that fascinates me most about the Haitian culture. 

​Just like we do in the United States, parents and students in Haiti prepare to go back to school in the same ways as us. Because I've never attended school in Haiti, I can't express my experiences on that. So, I asked a friend of mine, Fedno Lubin, who is a student in Jacmel, Haiti. Fedno is also a photographer who I hire occasionally to capture The Real Haiti. *All photos on this post are by Fedno Lubin*
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About Schools in Haiti
Haitian students primarily go to private schools, which means there's tuition fees or there are tuition waiver programs available to some. Here's a breakdown of how the education system in Haiti works: (research info below provided by classbase.com)
  • Primary - Ecole Premiere (Traditional System), ages 6 to 12-years-old. Certificate/Diploma awarded: Certificate of Beginning Studies. Haiti Educational system is based on the French system. French remains the language of instruction in the private schools, however Creole and French are used in the public schools.
  • Middle - Ecole Fondamentale (Reform System), ages 6 to 15-years-old. Certificate/Diploma awarded: Brevet d’Enseignment Fondamental.
  • Middle - Secondary School (Traditional System), ages 12 to 15-years-old. Certificate/Diploma awarded: Brevet Elementaire du Premier Cycle.
  • Secondary - Secondary (Reform System), ages 15 to 18-years-old. Certificate/Diploma awarded: Baccalaureat; Diplome d’Enseignement Secondaire. 
  • Secondary - Technical Secondary School, ages 15 to 18-years-old. Certificate/Diploma awarded: Technical Certificate.
  • Secondary - Secondary School (Traditional System), ages 15 to 19-years-old. Certificate/Diploma awarded: Baccalaureat II. 
  • Tertiary - Higher education. Higher education is provided by the universities and other public and private institutions governed by the Ministry of Education. The university system is composed currently of four or five private institutions in addition to the State University of Haiti. All higher education institutions are located in the capital city. They offer a degree in law, medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, engineering, agriculture and veterinary sciences, education, social sciences (mainly ethnology and psychology), economics, business administration, linguistics, international studies, and African studies.

Common grading scales:
80.00 - 100.00 or 8.00 - 10.00 Très Bien (Very Good) US - A
70.00 - 79.99 or 7.00 - 7.99 Bien (Good) US - B
60.00 - 69.99 or 6.00 - 6.99 Assez bien (Satisfactory) US - C
50.00 - 59.99 or 5.00 - 5.99 Passable (Sufficient) US - D
0.00 - 49.99 or 1.00 - 4.99 Mal (Fail) US - F
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According to the Ministry of Education in Haiti, the official school calendar has September 4 as the start day for back to school. ​
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Now that you know more about back to school in Haiti, what can you do to teach your kids or students about it and Haitian culture?
For those of you who want to teach your kids or students about Haiti, here's a list of resources available to you:
  • Facts, pictures, videos, practice lessons and more about Haiti, visit our kids section of our site
  • ​Freebie worksheets and posters on The Real Haiti - map, numbers, food and colors
  • Order a printed book or digital book written by us called Violette and her love. Mermaid Violette is madly in love. Her friends -- a crab, fish, dolphin, jellyfish and shrimp, all wonder who Violette loves so much and can't live without. Read the book to find out who the lucky one is! Written in English and Haitian Creole.
  • Decorate your kid's room, playroom or your classroom with Haitian Creole wall art prints.
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    What are your favorite memories of 'back to school' in Haiti or somewhere else! Share it with us below in the comments.
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    Take a Tour of our Haiti Inspired Playroom

    8/1/2018

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    Since we have little ones now,  I've done something I never thought I'd do - I converted our dining room (which we actually used) to a playroom! Crazy, I know. I am an interior design wannabe with a wannabe minor in decorating.

    Our home is full of Haitian art in all different forms like paintings, sculptures, statues, papier mache, woven materials and mosaics. Since I had so much of the Haitian decor already, I figured why not create a Haiti inspired playroom! 

    First thing first, I had my husband raise the gigantic chandelier so adults would stop bumping their heads on it. Some of the Haitian paintings were already hung so that made the wall decor easy. Check out our unique Haitian paintings for sale here.


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    Then, I moved this super bold green, beige and black rug into the playroom. 
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    Next, I gathered some of my favorite art that was colorful. The papier mache pieces were made in Jacmel, Haiti and are of a Haitian tap tap bus, a rooster and a giraffe. I bought these in Haiti so I can't link them, but I found these awesome ones:
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    ​These paintings were done by my husband's cousin in Haiti. The one in the green frame was painted on a burlap sak and glued to a hard cardboard material. The frame is actually one that I found in the garbage! It was originally gold and had an ugly horse painting in it. Thankfully the Haitian painting was the exact same size! (fun fact - I love repurposing things and thrifting...it's one of my favorite things to do!) ​
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    The Neg Mawon wood sculpture is also one of my favorites! We bought it from a local Haitian artist named Francois Sanon in La Boule 12. (fun fact - This heavy sculpture was our carry on item on the airplane from a trip to Haiti. Everyone was stopping to ask about it.) The video is an interview and tour of his studio in Haiti!

    This is my most favorite blanket that I have for my boys! I bought it when I was pregnant with the first baby. I love buying handmade items from Haiti and when I saw this baby blanket, I couldn't resist! It has kept the same exact shape since when I bought it, it's just softer now. It's 32'' x 32'', a perfect size for baby or even a toddler. It's not too hot or heavy; it's really perfect. Shop the link or click here. The toddler rocking chair is from Home Goods.
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    Playroom Inspiration
    If you're tired of stepping on legos and tripping over trucks, try dedicating a corner (or a room if you have the space) for the toys to make a playroom or play area. It's nice to have the toys in one area so that we could have our living room back. I have a playroom board on Pinterest where I got my inspiration! Check it out here.
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    Save Money and The Earth by Adding Thrifted Toys to Your Playroom
    These toys have nothing to do with Haiti, but I thought I'd share some tips with you. As a first time mom, I bought so much stuff that I thought I needed or the baby needed! This second time around, I am much more aware of what I buy because I realize how short of a time the baby will use it. 

    Try Goodwill for amazing gently used toys like the wooden activity toy in our playroom. I got ours for $5.99 (compared to $59.99 brand new)! I was not looking for any toys on that trip, especially one like this, but I could not pass up this amazing deal. I also found the zebra walker at Goodwill for $3.99! I had given our old one away, so I am glad I found this one on the cheap. 


    I found the Baby Einstein bouncy chair at Once Upon a Child, a thrift store with kids clothes and gear. It was $50 versus $88.99! 
    Other Fun Haiti Inspired Things in Our Playroom
    ​Add this short story book to your collection! It was written and designed by me :) 

    Mermaid Violette is madly in love. Her friends -- a crab, fish, dolphin, jellyfish and shrimp, all wonder who Violette loves so much and can't live without. Read the book to find out who the lucky one is!
    The story is written in English. Bonus pages of sea creatures in English and Haitian Creole!
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    Add these customizable wall art prints to your little one's room or playroom! Designed by me :) 
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    I plan to do more blogs about Haiti inspired rooms and home decor so stay tuned! ​Thanks for stopping by!

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