culture   Haiti
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Concepts (52) • voodoo (1) • creole language (1) • haitian vodou (1) • plantains (1) • port au prince (1) • restavek (1) • baron samedi (1) • erzulie (1) • zombie (1) • access to clean water (1) • greeting (1) • loa (1) • port-au-prince (1) • sanitation (1) • zombi (1) • air conditioning (1) • apartment living (1) • being broke (1) • bread (1) • cacao (1) carnaval (1) • carnival masks (1) • chemical research and development (1) • childbirth traditions (1) • chopsticks (1) • continental system (1) • crop yield (1) • earthquake-resistant construction (1) • energy source (1) • financial regulations (1) • football (1) • gadgets (1) • homecoming (1) • ice cream (1) • land registry (1) • mardi gras celebration (1) • napoleon bonaparte (1) • papa legba (1) • pig (1) • police department (1) • privacy (1) • rara (1) • reconstruction (1) • relief (1) • religion (1) • saut-d'eau (1) • slavery (1) • space agencies (1) • sports (1) • sweet potatoes (1) • vaccine distribution (1) • voodoo symbols (1) • more
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1 voodoo Haiti Voodoo is a widely practiced religion deeply rooted in Haitian spiritual and cultural traditions. 14
2 creole language Haiti Haitian Creole is the main language and a symbol of national identity in Haiti. 10
3 haitian vodou Haiti Haitian Vodou is a blend of African, Catholic, and Indigenous beliefs that is an integral part of Haitian spirituality and is practiced through ceremonies and communal gatherings. 6
4 plantains Haiti Plantains are a staple food in traditional Haitian cuisine, often served as a side dish or snack. 6
5 port au prince Haiti Port-au-Prince is the capital and largest city of Haiti, known for its vibrant culture and economic significance. 5
6 restavek Haiti Restavek is a common practice in Haiti where children from poor families work as domestic servants for wealthier families. 5
7 baron samedi Haiti Baron Samedi is a significant Loa in Haitian Vodou, associated with death and the afterlife. 3
8 erzulie Haiti Erzulie is a prominent figure in Haitian Voodoo, associated with love, beauty, and femininity. 3
9 zombie Haiti In Haitian and Caribbean culture, zombies are reanimated beings controlled by sorcery and used for labor. 3
10 access to clean water Haiti Limited access and frequent contamination of clean water in Haiti is due to natural disasters. 2
11 greeting Haiti In Haiti, cheek kisses are a common greeting gesture. 2
12 loa Haiti In Haitian Vodou tradition, the concept of loa is important as significant spiritual entities that connect humans with the divine. 2
13 port-au-prince Haiti Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, is often linked to poverty and political instability and is less well-known compared to other major world capitals. 2
14 sanitation Haiti In Haiti, inadequate sanitation infrastructure contributes to widespread waterborne diseases and health issues. 2
15 zombi Haiti In Haitian vodou folklore, zombis are reanimated by a sorcerer. 2
16 air conditioning Haiti Air conditioning is prevalent in Haitian homes and businesses because of the country's tropical climate. 1
17 apartment living Haiti Apartment living is less common in Haiti due to historical and cultural influences, with a preference for other housing types. 1
18 being broke Haiti In Haiti, being broke is a daily struggle with little hope for significant change and is associated with poverty and hardship. 1
19 bread Haiti Bread in Haitian culture is often served with hearty stews and dishes. 1
20 cacao Haiti Cacao farming is deeply rooted in Haitian history and culture and used in traditional Afro-Caribbean cuisines. 1
21 carnaval Haiti Haiti's carnaval is an energetic celebration featuring diverse music, traditional dances, and colorful costumes blending African, French, and Taino influences. 1
22 carnival masks Haiti Carnival masks in Haiti hold significant cultural symbolism and are deeply valued in their society. 1
23 chemical research and development Haiti Limited infrastructure and capacity in Haiti for chemical research and development. 1
24 childbirth traditions Haiti In Haitian culture, traditional herbal baths and remedies are used for postpartum recovery. 1
25 chopsticks Haiti In Haiti, chopsticks are uncommonly used for food consumption. 1
26 continental system Haiti Haiti broke away from the continental system to gain independence and trade freedom. 1
27 crop yield Haiti Low crop yield in Haiti is a major factor in food insecurity and poverty. 1
28 earthquake-resistant construction Haiti Earthquake-resistant construction is recognized as crucial for minimizing damage and loss of life in Haiti. 1
29 energy source Haiti Haiti has limited access to reliable energy sources and relies on traditional biomass and inadequate electrification. 1
30 financial regulations Haiti Haiti's economic instability and financial sector vulnerability are linked to the absence of comprehensive financial regulations. 1
31 football Haiti Soccer/association football is an integral part of Haitian culture and identity. 1
32 gadgets Haiti In Haiti, there is a limited availability and usage of modern gadgets, leading to reliance on traditional tools and approaches. 1
33 homecoming Haiti Homecoming in Haiti is a cultural celebration involving historical events and community gatherings. 1
34 ice cream Haiti Ice cream is part of traditional Haitian cuisine and is often served during cultural celebrations and events. 1
35 land registry Haiti Land registry in Haiti may suffer from political instability and enforcement issues, leading to insecurity and land grabbing. 1
36 mardi gras celebration Haiti Haitian Mardi Gras celebration is characterized by vibrant street parades, music, and traditional vodou rituals. 1
37 napoleon bonaparte Haiti Napoleon Bonaparte's actions were linked to the reintroduction of slavery and oppression in Haiti. 1
38 papa legba Haiti Papa Legba is a loa in Haitian Voodoo associated with crossroads and communication between the human and spirit worlds. 1
39 pig Haiti Pigs are an important source of protein and a integral part of Haitian cuisine. 1
40 police department Haiti Haiti's police department may struggle due to limited resources and might face challenges in maintaining public order. 1
41 privacy Haiti Privacy in Haitian culture is balanced with a strong sense of community, leading to more shared spaces and social interaction. 1
42 rara Haiti The rara festival in Haiti is an annual event featuring religious and cultural celebrations with music, dance, and colorful costumes. 1
43 reconstruction Haiti Reconstruction in Haiti's culture is often linked to recovery from natural disasters like earthquakes and hurricanes. 1
44 relief Haiti In Haiti, relief involves communal support and assistance, including sharing resources and offering direct help to those in need. 1
45 religion Haiti The majority of the population in Haiti practices Roman Catholicism or Vodou. 1
46 saut-d'eau Haiti Saut-d'eau is a pilgrimage site and celebration location for the Vodou religion in Haiti. 1
47 slavery Haiti Slavery has had a significant impact on the demographics, culture, and economy of Haiti. 1
48 space agencies Haiti Haiti does not have a well-established national space agency for space exploration. 1
49 sports Haiti Soccer is a popular sport in Haitian culture. 1
50 sweet potatoes Haiti In Haitian culture, sweet potatoes are commonly used in savory dishes. 1
51 vaccine distribution Haiti Haiti faces challenges in vaccine distribution due to geopolitical instability. 1
52 voodoo symbols Haiti Voodoo symbols in Haitian culture hold deep cultural and spiritual significance. 1