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One of the most prestigious award was given to one of the most important men of the time. Nelson Mandela was awarded the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize for his courage and all the things he managed to accomplish. A man of controversial for much of his life, Mandela has been labeled as terrorist and communist sympathiser by his critics. He received international acclaim for his anti-colonial and anti-apartheid stance. He has received over 250 awards, the USPresidential Medal of Freedom and the Soviet Order of Lenin.

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Nelson Mandela served a total of 27 years in prison.
he was first sent to Robben Island, and later in Pollsmoor Prison and Victor Verster Prison. He was finally release in 1990following an international campaign that was lobbied for his release.

After he became a free man, Nelson Mandela became ANC President and led negotiations with President F.W. de Klerk to abolish apartheid and establish multi-racial elections. It became a reality in 1994 when he became president.
Upon becoming president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela established a new constitution and initiated the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to investigate past human rights abuses. He also encouraged land reform, combat poverty and expand healthcare services.

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Nelson Mandela was born 18 July 1918 in South African.
Nelson Mandela studied law at the University of Witwatersrand. His involvement in the anti-colonial politics and movement started as he was living in Johannesburg.

Soon, he joined the ANC and becoming a founding member of its Youth League. As the Afrikaner nationalists of the National Party started implementing apartheid policies in South Africa in 1948 Nelson Mandela he became a real leader in the ANC movement as a force opposing that tendency

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If there is one food item that is true local product, it is Akasan, Haitian Cornmeal Drink or anything made with corn. It is originated with the indigenous peoples of the Americas, our Tainos ancestors.

Akasan is usually served with fresh bread rolls for breakfast. However, it can also be served as a drink for lunch, before bed, or as a snack. An excellent and refreshing Akasan is a type of sweet corn milkshake.

In Haiti, Akasan is usually sold at the local grocery store; however many people are now having it home made. This was not the case for me when I was growing up in my neighborhood in the city of Cap-Haitian. I can still remember to make sure you have Akasan served on your table before going to school, someone had to wake up very early to purchase it.

Here is what you need in order to make a delicious Cornmeal Drink or Akasan: cinnamon sticks, anise star, very fine corn flour, salt, vanilla extract, evaporated milk and brown or white Sugar

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To date, the most popular Haitian dish all over the world is none other than Haitian Griot. It is often served with cocktails at parties and family gatherings.

Many people attribute the magic in Haitian Griot to the sour orange juice and a right balance of salt.

Mix together in a bowl the pork, Sour orange, onions, shallots, green peppers and salt. Pour mixture into a ziplock bag and massage. Refrigerate overnight. Cook the marinated pork on the stove for 60 to 90 minutes. Once cooked, drain the mixture. Heat the oil in a skillet. Fry the pork until it turns brown and crusty on the outside but tender on the inside.
It is so delicious with some banane pese

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Mais Moulin or Corn Meal is a traditional Haitian dish usually served with sliced avocado.

The way to enjoy Mais Moulin dish id to serve fully hot along with several avocado slices

What do you need to make Mais Moulin or Corn Meal: corn meal, water, minced garlic clove, chopped onion, thyme, parsley, oil, salt, black pepper, and hot pepper for flavor. After the garlic and onion are sauté garlic in oil, add water and bring to a boil. Combine the ingredients. You must stir mixture repeatedly to avoid clumps and lumps. The formation of lumps will affect the taste of this delicious preparation. After stirring for a considerable amount of time, once you get sure that the mixture has not aggregated into lumps reduce the fire and after 10 to 15 minutes, it is ready to be served.

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Here is a picture of Haitian President Michel Martelly making Tomtom.

This Haitian dish Tomtom is a signature dish from South of Haiti. Breadfruit With Okra is also called in Haitian Creole Tomtom ak Kalalou Gombo or Veritab ak Gombo.
Some argue that the dish is originated from the city of Jeremie in Haiti and considered to be traditional to the town. The dish is dated back during French colonization of Saint-Domingue (now Haiti) when it was the everyday dish of the Haitians.
Here is what you need to make Tomtom: Breadfruit, salt, crushed black pepper, okra (fresh or frozen), olive oil, tomato paste, Chopped onions, zest of lemon
Breadfruit is very plentiful in the island and its yield is one of the highest for any food plant. Gombo or okra was also easy to come by in colonial times because it grows quickly in tropical climates. Haitians has a famoiu proverb: "Ou sèl dwèt pa manjé kalalou gombo". English version: "One finger does not eat OOkra"

The Haitian dish can not be eaten by itself. Best way to eat it is to place the breadfruit mash in the middle of a table, the gumbo purée alongside it

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One thing that differentiate the people from the North of Haiti to the rest of the country is their cooking with cashews. This has become a signature dish for there people. You will find cashews whether they are cooking fish, pork, chicken or beef. The most famous dish of all is Poul ak Nwa (Chicken with Cashews) a North Signature Dish.

Here is what you need to make Poul ak Nwa (Chicken with Cashews): Obviously cashews, chicken), lime, pikliz, garlic cloves, onion, shallot, scallion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, parsley or cilantro sprig, thyme sprig, whole cloves, salt, black pepper, tomato paste, and sos ti-malis
Poul ak Nwa may be also accompanied by rice.

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The Haitian Accra is an an appetizer. It is often served at parties along side with Griot (fried pork) or fried beef. It is also accompanied with fried plantains and the famous haitian pikliz.

Here is what you would need in order to make a Haitian Accra: Malanga root, Green Pepper, chopped, Green onion, Garlic cloves, Small bunch of Parsley, Hot peppers, chicken bouillon cubes, Salt, Hot sauce and Vegetable oil for frying

You mix all the ingredients, except oil, in a large bowl. Let batter rest for several hours. Then, pour the batter by spoonfuls into a pan of heated oil. Fry the Acra on med high heat until golden brown on both sides.

There are other recipe variations for the Haitian Accra as part of Haitian "fritaille" like adding black-eyed peas, flour and egg.

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On the site in the town of Choiseul near Milot in the northern town of Haiti, a major tourist reception structure was inaugurated. In the objective to promote tourism in Haiti, specially in the North of the country which is the destination for several historic sites such as the most loved and well-known landmarks, the Citadelle Laferrière, the Haitian government has been making lots of efforts to bring tourism back in Haiti.

The government wants to create more tourist reception centers all over Haiti. It hopes that the reception sites will attract local and foreign investors to create restaurant, hotels, kiosks for crafts merchants.

With this improvements being made for tourist reception in town of Choiseul, Milot, Haiti vision as a tourist destination is now more than just a pipe dream.

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