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Research Paper On Haitian Culture

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Growing up in Haiti, I was introduced to different cultures through arts. Haitian culture is rich and vibrant it’s a mix of African, Spanish, and French culture combined, creating the creole culture. As a result, I learned Haitian creole, Spanish, French, and English. Arts are a tremendous part of what make the Haitian culture. Such as “rara” is a form of festival music that is used for a street procession, typically during Easter week. They showcase their arts through their dance and clothes. I used to travel to the Dominican Republic and the United Sates for summer vacation. In the Dominican Republic, my parents use to take business trips and purchase merchandises for the supermarket they own in Haiti. I learned the language and the culture

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