Language - Haitian Creole is derived from several languages, including French, Spanish, African languages, and Portuguese. Created rebelliously by the enslaved people in Saint-Domingue (present-day Haiti), it is one of two official languages in the country; the other is French.
Cuisine - Haitian cuisine derives from African, Creole, French, Spanish, and Taino gastronomy. By blending these cultural palettes, Haitian food is full of warmth, spice, and flavor. The base of nearly all Haitian dishes is epis. This seasoning, made up of ingredients such as peppers, garlic, onions, thyme, and more, acts as a foundation of flavor. It is used in stews, soups, rice, meats, and vegetarian dishes.
Traditional Clothing - The traditional dress for Haitian women is known as a karabela. The dress is made of blue cotton or linen with red lace to symbolize the colors of the Haitian flag. Orange, yellow, and green lace are also used to accent the dress. It is full-length, normally worn off the shoulders. Haitian women may also wear headwraps to match or coordinate with their karabela dress.
It became popular in the 18th century as everyday wear. Today, it's worn in celebrations and national holidays.
Music - Two types are embedded in traditional Haitian culture:
Konpa is a Haitian style of music comprised of drums, vocals, horns, and electric guitar.
Twoubadou is a guitar-based style of music from the country.
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