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Haïti Cuisine: “JOUNEN RETWOUVAY AK MANJE AYISYEN” on the occasion of Andy Vibert’s Birthday
Haïti Cuisine:  JOUNEN RETWOUVAY AK MANJE AYISYEN  on the occasion of Andy Vibert’s Birthday
Haïti Cuisine: JOUNEN RETWOUVAY AK MANJE AYISYEN on the occasion of Andy Vibert’s Birthday

Haïti Cuisine: “JOUNEN RETWOUVAY AK MANJE AYISYEN” on the occasion of Andy Vibert’s Birthday

On October 19, 2023, the Haitian community came together to celebrate Andy Vibert’s birthday in an extraordinary way, by organizing a special event titled "JOUNEN RETWOUVAY AK MANJE AYISYEN." This exceptional day was an opportunity to highlight the richness of Haitian cuisine by offering a delicious variety of traditional dishes, such as joumou soup, chiktay, weighed bananas, tonmtonm, tchaka, lalo, white rice, pea and vegetable puree, bòy ak sòs pwa, and of course, the famous griots.

Beyond the simple celebration of an anniversary, this evening had a deeper objective, namely to encourage fellow Haitians to favor local consumption. Andy Vibert, by highlighting these traditional dishes, wanted to make guests aware of the importance of supporting national production.

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Haïti / Cuisine
Haïti / Cuisine
Haïti / Cuisine

Haitian cuisine is a true culinary treasure, reflecting the history, culture and traditions of the country. Each dish is a taste journey in its own right, offering a palette of flavors and aromas that seduce the most demanding palates. Among these delicacies, joumou soup is particularly iconic, being traditionally served to celebrate Haiti’s independence on January 1st. Chiktay, for its part, is a spicy and spicy meat preparation, accompanied by bread, while weighed bananas are plantain croquettes. Tonmtonm is a dish made from breadfruit, tchaka is a mixture of peas, vegetables and other ingredients, lalo is a preparation made from leaves. White rice, pea puree and vegetables are staples of Haitian cuisine, and griots are pieces of pork fried to perfection.

By highlighting this variety of dishes, Andy Vibert not only allowed his guests to taste the rich diversity of Haitian cuisine, but he also encouraged a sense of national pride and support for local production. In an increasingly globalized world, it is essential to preserve the culinary traditions that make a country rich, while participating in the economic development of its nation.

This event "JOUNEN RETWOUVAY AK MANJE AYISYEN" was not only a birthday party, but also a celebration of Haitian culture through its flavors and culinary traditions. He reminded all guests that cooking can be a powerful way to strengthen community ties, support local production, and highlight the diversity and richness of Haitian culture.

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The Port-au-Prince Book Fair is a literary initiative of the cultural organization Port-au-Prince Book Fair (OCSLP), based on the desire to promote Haitian culture in general, with a particular focus on literature. The organizers of the event have just announced the registration of authors, who will number 20, and those of publishing houses, who will number 5 for the second edition, which will take place on Friday, December 13, 2024, in the premises of the French Institute in Haiti. The registration deadline is Thursday, October 10 of this year. Please note that the first to arrive who have met the required criteria will be eligible to take part in this second edition of the event, according to the organizers’ admission. This rigorous and restricted selection of only 20 authors aims to guarantee an enriching experience for authors and the public, thus promoting authentic exchanges around the works presented. Independent authors and publishing houses interested in registering their authors to participate in this second edition of the fair are invited to submit their application via this link: https://form.jotform.com/louirardjohn8/salon-du-livre-de-port-au-prince. For publishing and distribution houses planning to exhibit on the day of the event, you can register by clicking on this link: https://form.jotform.com/242596699603068. You are requested to contact them at the following address: salondulivre2023@gmail.com in case of difficulties. The Port-au-Prince Book Fair remains faithful to its philosophy, which is to offer a platform to young authors and to promote the richness of Haitian literary production, by supporting new authors who contribute to its growth. This event is a continuation of the first edition, aimed at allowing the emergence of an environment conducive to exchanges, where young authors can meet, share their experiences and engage in dialogue with readers and book professionals. According to the organizers of the event, your participation as a young author will be essential to enrich the fair and offer a diverse experience to visitors. The invitation to join this noble initiative is extended to young authors who have not yet published 5 books. You who are concerned, the ball is now in your court. Do not hesitate to go and make this day, December 13, 2024, an unforgettable day for all book lovers.

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