Haïti1. Blue: Unity and Hope
Blue represents the unity of the Haitian people, a reminder that all social classes contributed to the birth of the nation.
- Key figure: Approximately 95% of the Haitian population is of African descent, and blue reflects their common struggle for freedom.
- Historical fact: Blue was retained from the old French flag, but reinterpreted to symbolize national unity in the Haitian context.
The blue on the flag is also an invitation to hope and solidarity between citizens, whatever their differences.
