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If you could only ask one question in Haiti, this should be it
Pronounced: [ree-sh-lov] Her sister is Mylove [I called her Milo for the better part of a week] Kijan ou rele?... Read more
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The Life Cycle of Banana Trees
We are conditioned to believe that Haiti is dependent upon our help, our knowledge and our resources to survive. Lesson one (and a warning to the wise): if you approach volunteer work like you know it all and have it... Read more
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Blan yo ap danse? (The blans are dancing?) Yikes…
Let’s come back to the drums (tanbou) for a moment. Something you’re sure to notice in Haiti is that rhythm resonates in every movement, creates a certain musical measure for conversation, and permeates much of Haitian existence; consequently, music... Read more
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“Nou marye tanbou nou” You marry your what?
For anyone who has ever endeavored to learn a second language, you know the sense of victory that comes with your first complete sentence. “Bonjou! Kòman ou ye?” The world opens up, and anyone might be your first (and maybe... Read more