Emilia Faraj
Complex tradition that reflect African, French, Catholic, tribal and Voodoo roots. 3 Schools of painting
Depicts daily life
Depicts steep mountains and bays
Depicts abstract human forms It is influenced by Voodoo symbolism
Made of natural and recycled materials Croix des Bouquets: Extreme poverty. They create beautiful art out of recycled oil drums
Decorate Voodoo places of worship Commemorate specific spirits or saints Since the earthquake, it id the most common subject Made of colored sequins and beads
Originates from several culinary styles the island of Hispaniola, namely the French, African Similar to the rest of the Latin-Caribbean Moderately spicy, not mild and not too hot
Rice and beans: National dish Mais Moulu: Cornmeal Tassot et Banane Pesé : Fried Goat and Plantains Juice: Guava, grapefruit, mango Desserts: Fresco
Wyclef Jean: Haitian hiphop Influenced mostly by Europe and African migration through slavery. European musical influence derived primarily from the French and by the Spanish-infused influence of Cuba and the bordering Dominican Republic Rara: Lenten processional music with strong ties to the Voodoo religious tradition. Compas: Modern Merengue