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Popular Patriotic Dessalinien Movement (MOPOD)

Popular Patriotic Dessalinien Movement (MOPOD)

Here is a picture of the sign for the Political Party Popular Patriotic Dessalinien Movement (MOPOD).

Recently, on March 25, 2015, the Popular Patriotic Dessalinien Movement (MOPOD), has announced two of its important nominations for the upcoming election-- Samuel Madistin & Mirlande H. Manigat. Mr.Madistin is a lawyer who has always as remained active against all human rights abuses. He has clarified his decision to join the MOPOD in a "944 word descriptive open letter". Former First Lady Manigat (between February 7, 1988 - June 20, 1988) endorsed her intention for nomination as "program and ideology of MOPOD is not about slogans, it is about real programs." MOPOD was initially a political coalition that recently, on March 26, 2015 has turned into a political party based on a shared ideology. The coalition has changed its earlier name 'the Patriotic Movement of the Democratic Opposition' but maintains the same acronym MOPOD.

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Derrick Etienne, member of the New York Red Bull Academy team

Derrick Etienne, member of the New York Red Bull Academy team

Here is a picture of Haitian Soccer pl;ayer Derrick Etienne, member of the New York Red Bull Academy team

Derrick Etienne is an 18-year old footballer, a member of the New York Red Bull Academy team. He has represented Haiti under-20 CONCACAF tournament earlier this season. Derrick is a recipient of a scholarship to the University of Virginia, which has a storied soccer program. If his name sounds familiar to you, it is because his family has a strong background in sports. Football runs in the blood of Derrick Etienne. His father Derrick Etienne (1974) and his twin brother Darrell Etienne (1974) were members of the Haitian national team, and they both represented FC Richmond. This year is certainly a memorable year for Derrick Etienne. On Saturday, March 27, 2015, Derrick donned the uniform of Red Bulls II in the team's USL debut against Seton Hall under-23 standout.

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Demonstration of Haitian belief in Little Haiti for Easter

Demonstration of Haitian belief in Little Haiti for Easter

Here is a picture where thousands of Catholic Haitians took to the streets of Little Haiti during Easter season.

Haitian Easter Celebration & Easter Around The World

In Cuba, the Cuban Christians, in spite of their communist ideology, are far freer to practice their religious faiths. The majority of Cubans are Roman Catholic and about five percent of Cubans are Protestants. There are many churches in Cuba, but you wouldn't see any Easter displays anywhere. It is celebrated in a less publicized way. They call the holiday "Pasqua"(not as Easter), the Spanish word for Passover-- the celebrations are private and faith driven. Most of the believers visit a hilltop near Havana, where the church goes up to celebrate Easter sunrise service.

In Haiti, it is celebrated with a mixture of Catholic and Voodoo traditions. Faith plays a great role in Haitian life. They look to God for every need. The Holy Week is marked by colorful parades and traditional "rara" music is played on bamboo trumpets, maracas, drums and even on coffee cans; the celebration is marked by drumming, chanting and animal sacrifices. They paint their walls and cars in bright colors with the inscription 'merci Jesus!.

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Easter celebration in Little Haiti

Easter celebration in Little Haiti

Here is a picture of the cross carrying on God Friday in the streets of Little Haiti in Miami, April, 2015.

The Christian holiday Easter is celebrated with such wonderful rich traditions around the globe, it's fascinating to learn how different Easter traditions can be in different countries (or even within the same country!). In Bermuda, it started when a local teacher from British Army experienced difficulty in explaining Christ's ascension to Heaven. Bermudians celebrate Good Friday by flying home-made kites, eating codfish cakes, and eating hot cross buns. Norwegians celebrate the season through "Easter-Crime" or Paaskekrim. They read crime stories or watch the televised crime detective series on national television. In parts of Northwestern Europe, people lit large bonfires, called Easter Fires. They believe Easter is a time when spring becomes victorious over the winter and the fires were to chase the darkness of winter away. In Sweden, Easter is celebrated with meals of eggs, herring, and Jansson's Temptation (potato, onion and pickled sardines baked in cream). The inhabitants of the Greek island of Corfu, throw clay pots out of their windows.

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George Pau-Langevin, painter, poet, photographer, writer of Haitian origin

George Pau-Langevin, painter, poet, photographer, writer of Haitian origin

Haitian Artist Gerald Bloncourt awarded Legion of Honor

Haitian-French Gerald Bloncourt, a painter, poet, photographer, and author received the Chevalier of the Legion of Honor from French Minister for Overseas Territories, George Pan-Langevin.

Bloncourt, an activist and leader of the 1946 Haitian Revolution, was deported to France when President Lescot was overthrown. In Paris Bloncourt continued to criticize the Duvalier dictatorships. He has returned to Haiti several times and is Secretary-General of the Committee for the Defense of Human Rights and Democracy in Haiti.

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Expedia making expansion in Haiti as new hotels opening

Expedia making expansion in Haiti as new hotels opening

Expedia giving Haiti Tourism a Boost

Travel company Expedia has been expanding its presence in Haiti. In the past year travelers wanting to visit the island increased by almost 500% on Expedia's websites.

In 2014 Ministry of Tourism established 40 partnerships with Expedia, and new marketing manager, Maya de Campos, is committed to developing even more.

Tourism Minister Stephanie Villedrouin says the Expedia partnership will increase ". . . our exposure to markets around the world via marketing campaigns, strategic promotions, and the latest technology."

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Arts Festival of the Caribbean, Carifestato in Haiti

Arts Festival of the Caribbean, Carifestato in Haiti

12th CARIFESTA expects nearly 2,000 Visitor Attendance

The 12th Edition of Haiti's CARIFESTA is scheduled to be held August 14th to 23rd. The 2015 theme is "Our Roots, Our Culture, Our Common Future".

In conjunction with dates announced Prime Minister Paul, Culture Minister Raton, and Tourism Minister Villedrouin gathered together to kick off the official CARIFESTA website .

Minister Villedrouin said the tourism and hospitality industries are gearing up to prepare for an estimated 2,000 visitors from different nations to participate in the global event.

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Registration period for Electors in Haiti

Registration period for Electors in Haiti

Voters must register by May 10th at Register of Electors

Provisional Electoral Council has notified the populace the Register of Electors will close on May 11, 2015 in compliance with Electoral Decree Article 32. Ninety days later balloting for legislative and local elections will happen August 9th, followed by the presidential election on October 25th.

CEP encourages people to get their National Identification Cards (NICs) by May 10th. The Council of Ministers has extended use of NICs until December 21, 2017 so more citizens may participate.

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Monseigneur Pierre-Andre Pierre

Monseigneur Pierre-Andre Pierre

Here is a picture of Monseigneur Pierre-Andre Pierre

There was a kidnapping attempt in Haiti for Monseigneur Pierre-Andre Pierre, the Rector of Université Notre-Dame d'Haiti on the evening of Friday, Mar 13, 2015. However, fortunately it was foiled by police. The Executive of the University has condemned the kidnapping attempt and has urged the public security authority to take necessary measures to identify and bring the perpetrators of the kidnapping attempt under justice for legal action. No specific report has yet been released except that it happened in Delmas 33 near the Hopital de Paix and the Haitian police immediately intervened. A group of armed bandit attempted to apprehend the Catholic priest who was scheduled to attend a funeral. Mgr Pierre was born on 26 September, 1962, became ordained Priest of Port-au-Prince on 26 May, 1991. Thereafter, he was gradually appointed as the Auxiliary Bishop of Port-au-Prince (February 2003), Titular Ordained Bishop of Floriana (December 2002) and Bishop of Anse-à-Veau et Miragoâne, Haïti (July 2008). On February 6, 2009, Bishop Pierre-André Pierre was elected by the Conference of Catholic Bishops of Haiti, "Recteu r of Notre Dame University of Haiti (UNDH).

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Cine Institute celebrating success in film, art and technology in Haiti

Cine Institute celebrating success in film, art and technology in Haiti

Cine Institute celebrating success in film, art and technology in Haiti

Artists Institute in Haiti is the only free college for film, art and technology where 115 students receive full scholarships through private donations. The institute offers film study programs through Cine Institute, and most recently they have added an Audio Institute, a place where students can learn music production and audio engineering. The unique model of this institute started with tuition-free education and hands-on college-level training in a two-year program. The institute's employment division brings in outstanding employers like Google, Arcade Fire, Partners In Health and Donna Karan, etc, in search for talents, who provide real top quality jobs and experience for the students and alumni. Its faculty is made up of Haitian and international professionals who are extremely dedicated and passionate about creating a brighter future for Haiti.

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