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Coupé Cloué, the king of Haitian music.

Coupé Cloué, whose real name is Jean Gesner Henry, is a genius of Haitian music, both singer and musician, his mark in the musical pantheon of Haïti is alongside the most prestigious names, such as Nemours Jean-Baptiste, Robert Sico et al.

Infinity Pixel: Haitian entrepreneurs at the heart of Canadian digital innovation

In the dynamic landscape of Canadian digital innovation, one company stands out for its unique fusion of talent, creativity and dedication. Founded by a team of Haitian and Canadian talents, Infinity Pixel has quickly established itself as a leader in high-quality digital services.

Constitution of the Republic of Haiti: 1987 Amended in 2011 (First part)

The Haitian People proclaim this Constitution: To guarantee their inalienable and imprescriptible rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; in accordance with their Act of Independence of 1804 and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948. To constitute a Haitian nation that is socially just, economically free and politically independent. To re-establish a stable and strong State, capable of protecting values, traditions, sovereignty, independence and national vision. To implement democracy that implies ideological pluralism and political alternation and affirm the inviolable rights of the Haitian People. To strengthen national unity, by eliminating all discrimination between urban and rural populations, by accepting the community of languages ​​and culture and by recognizing the right to progress, information, education, health, work and leisure for all citizens. To ensure the separation and harmonious distribution of State Powers in the service of the fundamental and priority interests of the Nation. To establish a governmental regime based on fundamental freedoms and respect for human rights, social peace, economic equity, consultation and participation of the entire population in major decisions affecting national life, through effective decentralization.

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Zoom on Pierry Denejour, on the occasion of the sixth anniversary of DEP-ARTS.

In a town struck by insecurity and economic problems, where survival becomes a daily struggle, some refuse to give in to chaos. In Carrefour, a city plunged into the spiral of violence that eats away at all signs of life, Pierry Denejour embodies this spirit of resistance. Aged around thirty, the native of Port-au-Prince is not only a merchant. The only son of Evena Denejour – a "Marijàn" whose name he proudly bears –, the entrepreneur has transformed his love for art into a passion that lights up his life. A collector of paintings on canvas, he is also the founder of DEP-ARTS Production Multi-Services, a company he launched on December 2, 2018, which is now celebrating six years of active presence in the Carrefour community. Specializing in the sale of electronic equipment, MonCash and NatCash services among others, DEP-ARTS has built a solid reputation in six years. But beyond its commercial activities, it is through its ability to establish relationships of trust and support community initiatives that Pierry has established itself as a key player in its community. Under his leadership, DEP-ARTS is much more than a company: it is a symbol of hope in a town in search of renewal.

Guédés: When Haïti celebrates its ancestors with color and fervor

Every November 1st and 2nd, Haïti comes alive with the colors black and purple to celebrate the Guédés, spirits venerated in the voodoo religion, symbols of a powerful bond between the living and the dead. Fascinating, indomitable and provocative, the Guédés form a true family in the pantheon of Haitian voodoo, where they are respected for their role as spiritual guides of the deceased to the afterlife. Led by iconic figures such as the legendary Baron Samedi and his companion Grann Brigitte, the Guédés embody the paradoxes of life and death. Each Baron has a unique personality: Baron Cimetière, Baron Kriminel, and Baron La Croix are the guardians of the souls that wander on the borders of the world of the dead. Together, they form a powerful and somewhat frightening presence, but one that is deeply rooted in Haitian culture. The Guédés are not like other voodoo spirits; they demonstrate their fearlessness in a spectacular way. Accustomed to death, they are fearless and are provocative: they eat glass, raw peppers, and coat their sensitive parts with rum and pepper. These gestures mark their indifference to danger and remind us that they have already known earthly life. They are thus psychopomps – these beings who lead the souls of the dead – and act as bridges between the world of the living and that of the dead. Some Guédés, like Guédé Nibo, wear black, purple, and white clothing, each with unique characteristics. They are many and varied: Guédé Fouillé, Guédé Loraj, Papa Guédé, and many others. These are the spirits who, each year, remind Haitians of the importance of remembering and honoring the deceased. The cult of the Guédés is not only religious; it is also cultural and historical. According to tradition, their spiritual territory, or “Fètomè” – nicknamed the “Country without Hats” – is a place where the souls of ancestors reside. According to stories, the origins of this cult go back to the Abomey plateau, the ancient capital of the kingdom of Dahomey, in Africa, where death and life coexist in a form of symbiosis. This celebration in Haïti even finds echoes in ancient history. The Romans also honored their dead with the “Fête des Lémuria”, which took place in February, to ward off spirits and restore peace between the world of the living and that of the deceased. For Haitians, honoring the Guédés is about accepting death as a part of life and celebrating the invisible bonds that unite us with those who have left us. It is also a way of resisting, because life, despite its challenges, must be celebrated in all its complexity and depth.