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Here is a mask of the great Haitian singer Alan Cave. This mask for Halloween is the closest that the Haitians Diaspora will come to celebrate Halloween.

Halloween is a yearly celebration observed in a number of countries bur specifically in the U.S on October 31, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows or All Saints

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In this picture, this gentleman is using his Bourette to transport products from one location to another. This method of transportation is very popular in Haiti

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Here is a picture of our heroes in Vertierre located near the city of Cap-Haitian. As you know, the last battle for the Haitian independence took place here in Vertierre haut du cap

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The visit of the Catholic leader has severl meanings. Pope John Paul II who visited Haiti in 1983, mentioned the Polish contribution to the Slave rebellion leading to Haiti's independence. Several Haitians with polish ancestry were selected by the Duvalier regime to attend the various ceremonies organized for the Pope visit.

You can see the Polish influence in several towns in Haiti, such as Casale, La Vallee de Jacmel, Fond des Blancs, La Baleine, Port Salut and St. Jean du Sud

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Known for his ability to control the ball, Jean Sony Alcenat is right defender. He played for several professional soccer team outside of Haiti. Jean Sony Alcenat was one of the players who decided to represent his country of haiti in an attempt to reach the world cup

Jean Sony Alcenat (born 23 January 1986 in Port-au-Prince), known as Sony, is an Haitian footballer who plays for Rio Ave F.C. in Portugal, as a right defender.

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Founded in 2002 by Papa K-tafalk, Deja-Voo and Kondagana. barikad Crew has become a force to work with in Rap Kreyol.

The original Barikad group included: Bricks, Brital, Dade, Deja-voo, Fantom, Izolan, Kondagana, Marco, Master Sun, Papa K-tafalk, Young Cliff.

A major incident happened with the group in 2008 when on June 15, 3 members of the Rap Kreyol group BC, Barikad Crew, K-tafalk, Deja-Voo and Dade got killed in a car accident while on their way to a show in Haiti. Another member of the group, Young Cliff , died as a result of the 2010 earthquake

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Here is a picture of the president-elect michel Martelly getting ready for his inauguration and swearing as the new president of Haiti

After the ceremony, a reception is to take place at the Karibe Convention Center.

All the arrangements including greeting of foreign dignitaries, accommodation, transport and security, are currently in progress

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Here is a picture of Mark Toner of the US State Department. On Monday, March 14, 2011, Mr. Mark Toner from U.S. State Department urged Jean-Bertrand Aristide to postpone his trip to Haiti until after the electoral process has concluded.

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Here is a picture of the new Prime minister of haiti, Laurent Lamothe. in just a short period of time, Laurent Lamothe moved from being the Minister of Foreign Affairs in Haiti to become the Prime Minister.

Laurent Lamothe is viewed as competent and dynamic. He has already proved to be a talented entrepreneur. He wants to move Haiti toward success

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Here is a picture of the Haitian entertainer Michel Martelly. He is running for the presidency of Haiti. However, these pictures are very revealing as the artist has posed as a woman and has been very provocative in the past

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