Haitian Culture
This is the language most Haitians speak at home.
What is Haitian Creole?
This is a popular Haitian music genre known for its rhythm and dancing
What is Kompa?
This is one way to say “hello” in Haitian Creole
What is “Bonjou”?
or
What is “Bonswa”?
This Haitian dish is made with rice, beans, and often served on Sundays
What is diri ak djon djon?
or
What is diri kole?
This Haitian art form often uses bright colors and detailed scenes of daily life
What is Haitian painting/art?
This phrase means “I don’t understand”
What is “Mwen pa konprann”?
This country shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti
What is the Dominican Republic?
This instrument is commonly used in Haitian traditional music
What is drums (tanbou)?
This word means “together”
What is “ansanm”?
This major Haitian holiday celebrates independence
What is January 1st (Independence Day)?
This style of storytelling is often passed down orally in Haiti
What is folktales/oral tradition?
This phrase means “I would like / I want” (polite form)
What is “Mwen ta renmen”?
This soup is traditionally eaten on Independence Day
What is soup joumou?
This Haitian musician helped popularize modern Kompa internationally
What is Wyclef Jean?
This phrase is used to say "United States."
what is “Etazini”?