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Jephte Estiverne: A Poetic Voice Rising in 2025

In 2025, the name Jephte Estiverne echoes ever louder in the Haitian literary world. A poet, linguist, and trained sports journalist, this young author with a meteoric rise, originally from Carrefour-Feuilles, is establishing himself as one of the most promising voices of his generation. Through personal insights and reflections, he shares his journey, his relationship with writing, his vision of the country, literature, and poetic commitment.

Living in prose and poetry: A successful bet for the Cultural Association Salon du Livre de Port-au-Prince

On Saturday, July 27, the Pyepoudre cultural center, located at number 312 on the road to Bourdon, was transformed into a real creative hive thanks to the initiative of the Cultural Association Salon du Livre de Port-au-Prince entitled ’’Living in prose and poetry’’. This event, placed under the theme "from Haiti, a country that lives in us", fully kept its promises. Bringing together young talents from all walks of life to express their genius through song, rap, slam, dance and poetry. This artistic event was a great success with a young audience who came in large numbers to follow the activity. It also highlighted the growing commitment of Haitian youth to culture.

Emeline Michel, in exceptional concert in Miami

St. Clement Parish celebrates its seventy years of service to God and the Haitian community, this November 23, 2024, at 2975 N. Andrews Ave., Wilton Manors, FL. On the occasion of this celebration, Emeline Michel will be in exceptional concert to mark this cultural event. On the menu of this program, the committee plans to organize evangelization sessions, continuing education, fields of ethics, morality and spirituality. This event will also emphasize faith, reason and culture to rebuild in unity the kingdom of God here below where "Charity unites us to God". With the aim of raising culture to its peak, the Archbishop of Miami is pleased to join us for a great Eucharistic celebration on Saturday, November 23, 2024, starting at 10 a.m. Together, they will mark this mythical date engraved in the memory of his faithful and friends. This evening will be hosted by the icon of Haitian music, Emeline Michel, who has made a name for herself in the Haitian cultural landscape: "We welcome the famous singer Emeline Michel. She will do us the honor of reliving important and unforgettable moments of our charming land of Haiti. With her melodious, very captivating voice and her poetic songs, all the beautiful memories will be there, like our beaches, the light breeze of our mornings and the flight of capricious birds," wrote the press release. The 58-year-old diva continues to establish herself as one of the unique, contagious voices of Haitian music. While remaining in her style, she has been able to create her musical universe during her career, which has allowed her to be honored in the community by her fans. Emeline Michel, with her sincere lyrics and unique style, has managed to reach a wide audience without giving up her authenticity. With her songs and her melodious voice, she has rocked several generations. Throughout her musical career, she has an enriching repertoire, about thirteen albums to her credit, we can cite a few: Douvanjou ka leve (1987); Flanm (1989); Pa gen manti nan sa (1990); Rhum et Flamme (1993); Tout mon temps (1991); Emeline Michel, the very best (1994); Ban m pase (1996); Coedes and Soul (2001); Rasin Kreyòl (2004); Queen of Hearts (2007); Quintessence and lastly Gratitude (2015). She also has many collaborations with other artists. Chanjman and Jan mwen (2020, and 2021) Emeline Michel, 40 years of experience on stage, she carries all Haïti in her voice, her soul and her body. During her flourishing years of success, she has marked several continents where she has already performed (Antilles, America, Europe, Asia). This allowed her to discover several places, such as: Carnegie Hall, at the United Nations; the Teatro Manzoni in Milan; the Kravis Center in Florida; the International Jazz Festival (Haiti). Then, the Luminato Festival in Ontario; the International Jazz of Montreal; the New Orleans Jazz Fest; the Ten Days On The Island. The priest of the parish of St. Clement, Rev. Patrick Charles, took the opportunity to extend a warm invitation to the community to come celebrate this great day marking its seventieth anniversary and to entertain in order to once again highlight Haitian culture.

Le Soup Joumou Haïtien, un plat symbolique et une invitation au voyage culinaire

Le soup joumou haïtien est bien plus qu’un simple plat traditionnel. Il incarne une histoire de résistance, de liberté et de culture, et représente un élément clé de l’identité haïtienne. Au-delà de sa signification symbolique, il offre aussi aux voyageurs un moyen unique de découvrir les richesses de la gastronomie haïtienne. Dans cet article, nous explorerons l’importance historique du soup joumou, ses caractéristiques culinaires, ainsi que son rôle en tant que moteur du tourisme gastronomique en Haïti.

Vertières: A Flame Held by the Hands of Humanity

Vertières is the place where history’s light shines brightly. The war that led to the independence of the first black republic in the world, Haiti, spanned several decades. Jean-Jacques Dessalines, who proclaimed the victory on January 1, 1804, was a man who cleverly capitalized on the honorable legacy left by Toussaint Louverture at the head of this struggle for the first liberation of a black people in the Americas. The Battle of Vertières took place in the northern outskirts of Saint-Domingue, the name of Haïti under the yoke of slavery, near the current commune of Limbé. Under a pouring rain, mixing the mud with the blood of the freedom fighters represented by Dessalines’ indigenous army, on November 18, 1803.

Haiti: Haitian Cuisine, Among the Best in the World!

Haitian cuisine is a true culinary treasure that charms taste buds around the world. With its African, French, Creole and Native American influences, it offers a unique and memorable taste experience. From street food to festive dishes, Haitian cuisine celebrates the diversity of local ingredients and the ingenuity of chefs who transform them into culinary delights.