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Haiti gained independence from France (National Day) on January 1, 1804.
Haitian Independence Day
Celebrating the triumphant moment when a nation broke free, inspiring hope, courage, and resilience in the face of adversity.
Many people don’t realize the importance of this day for several countries all over the world who celebrate their independence on the first day of each year. One important country to recognize this day as their birthday is the island nation of Haiti. Get ready to join in on celebrating Haitian Independence Day!
History of Haitian Independence Day
Haiti became a free republic on the first day of January in 1804, after a revolution that had occurred over the previous fifteen years, fighting for freedom from France. This important event in the history of the country declared independence for the people of Haiti and ensured freedom from colonial rule.
The story of Haiti’s independence is particularly important because this was the first country to be founded by former slaves, and it was also the first nation in the western hemisphere to abolish slavery!
Taking place on New Year’s Day, Haitian Independence Day, is celebrated throughout the country with various traditions, one of which is a pumpkin soup called soupe joumou. Other celebrations include parties, music and festivities.
How to Celebrate Haitian Independence Day
Show some appreciation for this unique nation located in the Caribbean islands by getting involved with the celebration of Haitian Independence Day! Check out some of these ideas for getting started:
Learn Interesting Facts about Haiti
One excellent way to get involved with and celebrate Haitian Independence Day would be to learn a bit more about the country through some trivia or fun facts. This could also be a great way for teachers or parents to provide some background information and education when helping their children learn about geography, social studies and much more.
Get started by learning and sharing a few of these facts about Haitian Independence Day:
The Republic of Haiti shares an island with the Dominican Republic, and the name of the entire island that the two share is Hispaniola.
Haiti is made up of a series of breathtaking mountainous landscapes, so everyone in the country is either on a mountain or can see one.
Like many Caribbean island nations, the people of Haiti enjoy food that is very spicy, including goat pepper, vinegar, and various locally grown hot, hot, hot spices.
Haiti has two national languages, both French and Haitian Creole. But French is considered to be a “high” language by many, so the commoners usually use Haitian Creole, with more than 95% of people who are fluent in this language.
Visit Haiti
An incredible option for celebrating Haitian Independence Day might be to plan a trip to visit this interesting island country. And even though the day is celebrated in January, the country of Haiti boasts summer weather all year round, so be sure to pack that bathing suit for taking a swim in the ocean.
Other activities to enjoy might include hiking, cave exploration, beach adventures and more. Though tourists should certainly do their homework and travel only in safe places in Haiti, the island offers unique and interesting cultural experiences that cannot be found anywhere else.
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Is Royal Caribbean still going to Labadee, Haiti?
Royal Caribbean has stopped all visits to its private destination of Labadee, Haiti due to violence and lawlessness in the country.Labadee is the name of a beach area reserved exclusively for the use of Royal Caribbean ships and its passengers on a peninsula in northern Haiti. It’s walled off from the rest of the country […] The post Is Royal Caribbean still going to Labadee, Haiti? appeared first on BOAT CRUISES TRIPS NEWS. https://boat-cruises-trips.news-6.com/is-royal-caribbean-still-going-to-labadee-haiti/
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Labadee was a Royal Caribbean owned private beach resort in Haiti complete with a 30 foot wall and armed guards on each side isolating it from the rest of the country.
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#Haiti on a Royal Caribbean Cruise#labadee#labadeecruise#caribbean#caribbeancruise#royalcaribbean#royalcaribbeancruise#cruisedestination#cruiseport#cruise
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Large Private Hotel & Beach Resorts for Sale in St Mitchel in Camp-Luise, Cap-Haitian - Birds-Eye View of Labadee & Historic Citadel - Beauty, Security, Tranquility, Privacy, Ocean - INVESTORS/PARTNERSHIPS WELCOME
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The crew member only beach at Labadee and it's where no passengers can go
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Living the Dream Year 2 Day 278 – Day 10 of 14 (Labadee, Haiti) on Wonder of the Seas
Year 2 Day 278 – “Living the Dream”. Tuesday, 1/31/2023. Day 10 of 14-night Wonder of the Seas Caribbean Cruise. It is our second day at Labadee, Haiti for these 14 days. RemasterDirector_5122f8b34 This is Royal Caribbean’s private beach area. So, we proceeded off the ship and spent the day at their private beach area with 6,000 of our friends. When you get off the ship there is a ferry boat…
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Is Labadee Haiti Worth Visiting?
Royal Caribbean cruisers visiting, or considering, Labadee, Haiti will have all their questions answered in this beach guide. Have you visited? What did you think?
Anyone who has sailed on Royal Caribbean in the last decade or so has probably had a stop in Labadee, Haiti. But what is it, and is Labadee worth visiting? Review the map before disembarking to help orient yourself to the various areas. Lots of beach space! Where is Labadee, Haiti? Labadee is a Royal Caribbean-developed 260-acre area of Haiti located on the north coast of the island, not far…
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Labadee Haiti
Labadee Haiti a recap by Eternal Vagabonds Scott & Kristal
Tailored to be paradise at the beach, But still with a chance to see Local Haiti Read the Blog – See the Pictures – Watch the Video 530 years after Columbus spent his first Christmas on the island of Hispaniola, Kristal & I have shown up celebrating our anniversary. And unlike those first visitors to the island, Labadee has been tailored to be super friendly to the tourist. The compound that…
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Labadee, Haiti
#Labadee#haiti#Hammock#Hamaca#Chinchorro#Caribe#Caribbean#Royal Caribbean#Blue#Azul#Cruise#Crucero#Nikon#D100#Nikon D100#Ship#Boat#Barco#Beach#Playa#Mar#Sea#5photosaday#Sergio Padron
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A fan made All Star season of Love Island The Game, using characters from season 1-3, whose personality or style I liked. I had it set in Haiti, since I’m half Haitian.
Girls(left to right): Iona, Sammi, Genevieve, Chelsea, Elladine, Cherry, Lottie & Hope
Guys(left to right): Levi, Henrik, Nicky, Jake, Tim, Tai, Bobby & Mason
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Dessalines & Christophe declare St Domingue (Haiti) independent on November 29, 1803.
#St Domingue#Haiti#independent#Hispaniola#Haitian history#29 November 1803#220th anniversary#Caribbean Sea#Caribbean Island#beach#forest#nature#Labadee#water#waves#landscape#beach life#Dragon's Head#summer 2013#travel#original photography#vacation#tourist attraction#landmark#seascape#countryside
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Royal Caribbean will evaluate canceling more visits to Labadee, Haiti every 3 days
Royal Caribbean has cancelled all of its visits to its private beach in Haiti until further notice.Last night, the line notified guests who had cruises with stops in Labadee over the next week that their visits have been changed to another port or swapped to sea days.The worsening unrest in Haiti necessitated a change in […] The post Royal Caribbean will evaluate canceling more visits to Labadee, Haiti every 3 days appeared first on BOAT CRUISES TRIPS NEWS. https://boat-cruises-trips.news-6.com/royal-caribbean-will-evaluate-canceling-more-visits-to-labadee-haiti-every-3-days/
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Some pictures of paradise
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Large Private Hotel & Beach Resorts for Sale in St Mitchel in Camp-Luise, Cap-Haitian - Birds-Eye View of Labadee & Historic Citadel - Beauty, Security, Tranquility, Privacy, Ocean - INVESTORS/PARTNERSHIPS WELCOME
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Each stop on this @royalcaribbean #cruise has been phenomenal but our visit to #labadee #haiti is my favorite. The #topography #people #culture and activities make for a day full of pure #joy and #fun. #royalcaribbean #ship #shoreexcursion #zipline #rollercoaster #beach #ocean #travel #wanderlust #paradise (at Labadee, Haiti - Royal Caribbean's Private Destination) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiaMx1Drub6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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