Haiti's Fun Facts
The hemisphere that Haiti is located in.
What is Western?
Haiti is the _____ independent black republic.
What is “first” ?
These are the most practiced religions in Haiti currently.
What is the Vodun/Vodou, Catholicism, and Protestantism?
Other than French what is the most spoken language in Haiti?
What is Creole?
This annual event in New Orleans, celebrated in November, showcases the vibrant Haitian culture of the city through music, dance, food, and art, attracting locals and tourists alike.
What is the New Orleans Haitian Festival?
Haiti's national sport
What is Soccer?
Haiti was the ____ in the Western hemisphere to abolish slavery.
What is the “first” ?
Haiti’s national currency
What is the Haitian Gourde?
The people that originated the Creole language
Who are enslaved Africans?
This New Orleans neighborhood, known for its vibrant culture and historic architecture, has been influenced by Haitian immigrants who settled there in the 19th century
What is Treme?
The name of the island Haiti shares with this nation.
What is Hispaniola, which is shared with the Dominican Republic?
Haiti gained independence in _____
What is 1804?
This Haitian music genre is known for its African rhythm and call and response style. It is popular internationally.
What is Haitian Kompa/Compa?
The number of letters in the Haitian alphabet.
What is 32?
This New Orleans cemetery, known for its above-ground tombs reflects the influence of Haitian burial practices brought by immigrants to the city.
What is St. Louis Cemetery No. 1?
Haiti is the _______ oldest independent nation in the Western Hemisphere after the US.
What is second?
Haiti’s major industry.
What is sugar cane ?
Haiti celebrates being a free public after a revolution that began in 1791 and declared independence for all people.
What is January 1st, 1804?
These two English letters are not present in the Haitian alphabet.
What are ”Q” and “X”?
This historic New Orleans restaurant, founded by a Haitian immigrant in the 19th century, is famous for its Creole cuisine and traditional Haitian dishes.
What is Dooky Chase's Restaurant?
The name of the elementary school established by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in 2013 in Haiti.
The Cynthia M.A. Butler-McIntyre Campus
This person led the Haitian Revolution.
Who is Toussaint Louverture ?
This famous Haitian rapper, along with Lauryn Hill and Pras Michel, is a member of the Fugees.
Who is Wyclef Jean?
This writing system is primarily used for Haitian Creole, representing the sounds of the language.
What is orthography?
This Haitian-born musician, known as the "Queen of New Orleans Bounce," has popularized Haitian Creole language and culture through her music.
Who is Big Freedia?