Haiti

Haiti carries a deep Afro-Caribbean heritage through Vodou, naïve art and Creole language.

Spirituality & rites Language & oral Crafts Music & dance

Knowledge in this place

Haitian Vodou

Haitian Vodou

A syncretic religion honoring lwa spirits through drumming, song, dance and ceremony.

Spirituality & rites

Haitian Creole

Haitian Creole

A French-based creole spoken by the whole population and an official language of Haiti.

Language & oral

Haitian naïve painting

Haitian naïve painting

A vivid folk painting tradition depicting rural life, markets and spiritual scenes.

Rara processional music

Rara processional music

Street processional music using bamboo vaksin trumpets and drums during Lent.

Cut-metal drum art

Cut-metal drum art

Sculptures hand-cut from recycled oil drums, a craft centered in the town of Croix-des-Bouquets.