Food
A dish in Haitian cuisine that consists of pork shoulder marinated in citrus, which is braised and then fried.
Griot (Fried Pork)
Hibiscus
Located near Cap-Haïtien, this beach is arguably one of the most famous beaches in Haiti. This private beach, accessible mainly to cruise passengers, is surrounded by lush vegetation and green hills.
Famous singer and songwriter born in Florida to Haitian immigrant parents. Wrote songs for artists such as P. Diddy and Lil Wayne.
Jason Derulo
Native to Haitian cuisine, made from squash, beef, and a mix of vegetables and spices. Traditionally eaten on New Year's Day to commemorate Haiti's independence.
Soup Jomou (Pumpkin Soup)
A game that involves two groups; players control a ball using their feet and score by placing the ball in the opposing team's goal.
Soccer
A beach in Goave, located on the west coast of Haiti. It's known for its picturesque environment with turquoise waters and pristine white sand beaches.
Kokoye Beach
His most recognizable role by far for American audiences is the Haitian character on the popular series "Heroes," about a group of people who awaken with special powers.
Jimmy-Jean Louis
Chicken cooked in a flavorful tomato-based sauce with roasted cashew nuts, a northern Haiti holiday favorite.
Poulet Aux Noix (Chicken w/ Cashew Nuts)
Haiti's national fruit. Described as a sweet, tropical fruit. Contains an inedible pit at the center.
Mango
The largest fortress in the Americas. Haitians call it the eighth wonder of the world.
Citadelle Laferriere
Originally from New York and of Haitian descent. Best known for her role in the show Orange is the New Black.
Vicky Jeudy
Slices of green plantains twice-fried to golden perfection, a staple side across many Haitian dishes.
Bannann Peze (Fried Plantains)
Featured on the Haitian flag, this tree represents the 'POTO MITAN', [the central column] that support figuratively the weight of the nation's freedom. Known as Haiti's national tree.
Royal Palm
Built partially underground, this museum displays artefacts illustrating Haiti's history with an emphasis on its revolutionary years and its political and cultural forefathers.
The National Pantheon Museum
Haitian-American actress and former fashion model. Known for her role in the TV sitcom "The Jamie Foxx Show".
Garcelle Beauvais
Creamy cornmeal often served as a base for stews or alongside hearty meat dishes.
Mayi Moulen Kole (Cornmeal Porridge)
Haiti's national bird has metallic green upperparts, a gray breast, a red belly, and a dark blue tail strongly marked with white. It is one of the only two trogon species found in the Caribbean.
Hispaniolan Trogon
Being among the first buildings constructed in a free Haiti after the Haitian Revolution, the Palace and the neighboring Citadelle, are Haitian icons and global symbols of liberty, and were inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1982.
Sans-Souci Palace
This Haitian-American activist wrote many influential works about racism in America, including "The Souls of Black Folk."
W.E.B. Du Bois