Background/History
Haiti is located in the western Hemisphere on the island of Hispaniola .The island was discovered by Christopher Columbus during his first voyage in 1492.The island was called Hispaniola because it was occupied by the Spain until the French settlements competed for the portion and won the western side of the island.The island was inhabited by Taino Indians. Haiti is the largest country in the Caribbean after Cuba and Dominican Republic.
Culture
The languages spoken in Haiti are French and Creole.French is mostly spoken by educated Haitian, at school, church, wedding and business sector.Haitian culture consist of a blend French and African. Haitian art is distinctive through paintings and sculptures.Our Art strongly resemble those in Africa for example, daily life struggles, markets, rooster and other wild animal. Haiti's climate is tropical, meaning it feels like summer all four seasons.
Music
Haitian music inherit from a wide range of culture such as the African rhythms, French and Spanish. Our styles of music includes Rara, Kompa, Rasin, Voodoo,Troubadour and Meringue.
Why is Haiti a place to visit?
Haiti is a place to visit because the people are friendly, the Haitian cuisine is rich in flavors and there's lots of place to explore and have fun with your spouse or as a family.To name a few places and beaches that you may go to if you choose to visit are : Labadee which is located in the northern coast of HAITI. It's a private resort leased by Royal Caribbean International. Wahoo bay, and Club Indigo Beaches to name a few.
Wahoo bay Beach
Club IndigoBeach
Some Historical Places are: Citadel Lafierre
Sans-Souci Palace
Haiti is a beautiful place, and I would recommend anyone to explore Haiti to experience the culture, the cuisine, the language, and the lifestyle of the inhabitants.
