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Haiti
Bellevue la Montagne Land
The role of agriculture in the economy of Bellevue la Montagne has declined severely since the 1980s.
Some of the factors that have caused the decline include continuing fragmentation of landholdings, migration out of the area, insecure land tenure, low productivity and plant diseases
Bellevue la Montagne - Mountain
Here is a view of Bellevue la Montagne - Mountain. The area is comprised mainly of hills. The local population skillfully learn how to use these mountains to produce fruits and vegetables. Because of the type of soil found in the region, Bellevue la Montagne has been able to produce many types of food
La baie d'Aquin Haiti
Here is a picture that somehow manages to capture the town of Aquin in Haiti. It is the bay of Aquin or in Haiti, it is called La baie d'Aquin.
The town is easily accessible, thanks to the National Route 2. one of major roads in Haiti that passes through the town.
During market day, Aquin is filled with activities. The local people usually come in large numbers to trade their wares.
Destination Aquin Annual Festival
One of the major annual events in Aquin is the festival of music as well as traditional dances. it is called Destination Aquin. This week long celebration usually runs at the end of the Month of March of each year.
For such festival, usually many activities are announced. However, the main acivities evolve around dance, theater, concerts, workshops, street entertainment, craft fair
Last year, the festivities paid tribute to Aimé Césaire on the occasion of his 100th birthday
The map of Aquin, in Haiti
The small Haitian town of Aquin is a municipality in the Aquin Arrondissement. Itis located in the in the Sud Department of Haiti. It is a port on the south coast of the Tiburon Peninsula.
The population of Aquin is estimated at 95,004 inhabitants based on a Census taken in 2003
Aquin borders the Caribbean Sea, and it is found on your way from the Haitian Capital Port-au-Prince in direction to Les Cayes
Te town of Arcahaie in Haiti
Arcahaie is an agricultural town. It is also an important charcoal producing and trade region
It is located in the Department of Ouest in the arrondissement along the coast of the department
Arcahaie is located about 45 kilometers north of Port au Prince.
The town is estimated to have a population of about 102,639 people and considered as the chief town of the department. Arcahaie has a total area of 404.6 and lies between 9° 49' 0" North, 72° 55' 0" West.
Harry Nicolas AKA Met Fey Vet, came with Kita Nago Idea
This idea of organizing a project called Kita nago came from Harry Nicolas AKA Met Fey Vet. He believes in the capacity of Haitians to work together to accomplish somethin good for the country.
His goal is that by the ten og this pilgramage or when Kita nago reaches the City of Ouanaminthe, each person will be planting a tree.
Kita nago arrived in Champ de Mars
This is a picture of the movement of Kita nago as it is approaching the Champ de Mars in Port-au-Prince
The group and Kita Nago was welcomed by Haitian President Michel Martelly and Haitian Prime Minister, Laurent Lamothe.
This wood called Kita Nagohas become a symbol of national unity in Haiti
Kita Nago being carried by Haitian Police
The Kita nago some how has been able to involve every Haitian. In this picture, you can see member of the Haitian Police force giving their support to the unity movement by taking turn carrying Kita Nago
It has been stated tha the final destination of this Kita Nago pilgrimage is going to take place in Haitian city Oanaminthe.
Kita Nago, Destination Ouanaminthe
In the Movement of Kita nago is actually is a movement of walking across Haiti. This is from the western tip of Haiti's southern peninsula and walking in foot all the way to the country's northeast part.
The walk carrying the Wood called Kita Nago will end in the city of Ouanaminth, along the border with the Dominican Republic.