Fun Facts
This is Haiti’s national sport
What is Soccer?
This is the official language of Haiti
What is French and Creole?
This Haitian leader is often called the “Black Napoleon“, and led the Haitian Revolution
Who is Toussaint Louverture?
These spicy & pickled vegetables are eaten with fried foods
What is pikliz?
Haiti was the world’s first…
What is the first independent black republic?
The capital city of Haiti
What is Port-au-Prince?
This day is recognized as Haitian flag day
What is May 18th?
This singer and former Fugees member ran for president of Haiti in 2010
Who is Wyclef Jean?
Haitians eat this on Independence Day
What is soup joumou?
The French emperor during Haiti’s revolutionary war
Who is Napoleon Bonaparte?
This is the island on which Haiti resides
What is Hispaniola?
This is the most festive time in Haiti
What is Mardi Gras?
This popular Haitian band is known for their contemporary konpa music, working with artists like TonyMix. One of their most popular songs is “Kanpe Devan’m”
Who is 5lan?
This is the most popular Haitian breakfast
What is Spaghetti?
Haiti is well known for this industry
What is sugar cane?
These are the two most popular genres of music in Haiti
What is Konpa & Raboday?
The national religion of Haiti
What is Catholicism?
After the revolution, this individual self-declared for president of Haiti
Who is Jean-Jacques Dessalines?
This ingredient gives black rice its color
What is Djon Djon?
On this day, Haiti gained its independence
What is January 1, 1804?
This holiday is often NOT celebrated by Haitians
What is Halloween?
These are the top 4 professions Haitian parents push their children to be
What is being a Lawyer, Doctor, Engineer, and Nurse?
This Haitian artist and activist is well known for his socially aware abstract art, usually identified by his iconic crown symbol.
Who is Jean-Michel Basquiat?
This all purpose seasoning is used in every dish
What is epis?
The Haitian Revolution forced France to sell land to the US, expanding the country through this historic purchase
What is the Louisiana Purchase?