Experience Haiti- The soul of the Caribbean
Haiti is believed to be the most culturally rich country in the Caribbean. It is culturally diverse, artistic , filled with history dating from 4,500 years ago and above all breathtakingly beautiful. Come and experience this deeply compelling destination for yourself. Experience it at www.experiencehaiti.org or email [email protected]
for more information.
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SAK PASE | What's Happening (Spotlight)
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Article on Haiti wins best article in a "national newspaper" category on the Caribbean at CTO Media Awards 2014 at the World Travel Market in London
The Caribbean Tourism Organisation presented the award for best article in national newspaper on the Caribbean to Ian Thomson, author of the book "Bonjour Blanc" and journalist of the article "Haiti Rising" at the recently concluded CTO Media Awards 2014. The article appeared on the cover of the Telegraph Newspaper and into two additional pages on the 27th July 2014
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SA K AP FET BO ISIT? | What's happening here (UK)
Raising standards in health and safety in Haiti
The Ministry of Haiti is working with ABTA Health and Safety to bring all their tourism stakeholders up to world safety standards. Destination Services Manager, Angie Hill will be in Haiti from the 03 December undertaking the following training programs; safety training for hotels, transportation safety for DMC's and transportation companies and crisis management for government and stakeholders.
Haiti Slave Revolution - BBC Radio 4
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discussed the Haitian Revolution on Radio 4. In 1791 an uprising began in the French colonial territory of St Domingue. Partly a consequence of the French Revolution and partly a backlash against he brutality of slave owners, it turned into a complex struggle involving not just the residents of the island but French, English and Spanish forces. By 1804 the former slaves had won, establishing the first independent state in Latin America and the first nation to be created as a result of a successful slave rebellion. Listen to the full program.
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Ki Nouvel Ayiti? | News from Haiti
9th Annual Port au Prince Jazz Festival
17th to 24th January 2015
The ninth Port-au-Prince international Jazz Festival in Haiti will take place from January 17 to 24 next year. Stephanie Villedrouin, Minister of Tourism, Haiti said; "The jazz festival is a golden opportunity for Haiti to welcome foreign artists on his land, who can immerse themselves in our culture, and let our special vibes inspire new melodies" . Find out more
Ian Burrell attends the Haiti rum festival
Global rum ambassador and organiser of the UK Rumfest attended the Haiti rum festival and was blown away by Haiti.The first Haitian Rum Festival was held in Port-au-Prince from 14 to 17 November 2014.
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Ki kote ki vann vwayaj pou vizite Peyi d Ayiti?| Who is selling Haiti
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Pawol Kreyol| Creole Words or Sayings
Here are few Kreyol sayings to help you get comfortable and enjoy the culture.
Sa k Pase - What's happening
Non, mesi - No, thanks
n'ap boule - Doing good
de ryen - You're welcome
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Bon Gou Peyi| Taste of the country
Banan peze
From the french "Banane pes�e" which means "pressed banana" is
the Kreyol name for this fried plantains banana dish, they're also commonly known as "tostones" or "pantacones" in many Latin american and Caribbean countries. In Haitian cuisine it is usually served as a side with the popular Haitian meal called "Griot" but they are also great as an appetizer or a snack.
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Rete Branche | Stay Connected
For more information contact
Jean-Marc Flambert
Consultant PR and Marketing - Europe,
Ministry of Tourism and Creative Industries
Republic of Haiti
m. +447930332659
e. [email protected]
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