Try these 9 international traditions to call in some cosmic favors ... Eat soup joumou to celebrate Haitian Independence Day Jan. 1 In Haiti, New Year's Day also happens to be Haitian Independence ...

voudou and creole traditions in a unique way. “This is my mission actually as an ambassador of Haitian culture to show the people what is the best of Haiti. It is not the political strife ...

Often misrepresented in pop culture, Haitian Vodou is a complex and deeply spiritual African-derived religion that blends ancestral traditions with Catholic influences. This video explores its origins ...

There also is a section on the Vodou religion, aspects of which were taken from both West African religious traditions ... Haitian Revolution, why it’s important to everyday life in Haiti and ...

With the support of Sosyete Koukouy (Firefly Society), a cultural organization devoted to preserving Haitian culture in the United ... How do we carry tradition forward without making it rigid?” ...

“That tradition has been passed down through ... Germain and Bowman said the awareness of the Haitian culture in Charlotte is growing with more festivals and food options. Ms. Didi’s is ...

Haitian-Americans have become the targets ... He says, "This is part of my culture. This is part of my tradition." Sponsor Message Many of the nearly 150 photos in the exhibition focus on ...