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Haiti has a long history and Haiti National Palace is part of it. On January 1, 1804 Dessalines declared independence of Haiti reclaiming the indigenous name of Haiti

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Here is a picture of Olivia Palermo at Fashion for Relief Haiti. She was one of many who participated in the event organized by Neomi Campbell as a result of the 2010 Haiti Earthquake

As a result of the January 12 earthquake, close to 300,000 people died, over 250,000 residential and 30,000 commercial buildings were destroyed.

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Here is a picture of the musicians in the Rara band. This group of people is responsible to keep the entertainment going throughout the parade. The songs are usually performed in haitian Creole with some taste in the original African root

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Here is a picture of the artist Mushy Widmaier as a participant in the Haitian Music Video Sak Passe Ayiti. A Video made possible by Joel Widmaier, Reginald Georges, Mage Entertainment and Fondation Haiti Jazz

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In 1964, during the Jeremie Vespers, something major took place. A total of 27 people were massacred in Jeremie by the Ha tian army and the Tonton Macoutes. Edmond La forest, Poetre from Jeremie

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This is a classic picture of two major artists in Haiti in the 1970s, Toto Necessite and Rodrigue Milien.

Toto Necessite is thus very much remembered for his achievements and efforts which he gave free and out of his love and loyalty for Haiti. Toto Necessite also has great love for his country of Haiti. He wants to live there and prefers Haiti more than any other place in the world

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Although Celine Dion does not reign at the top of the charts as she has in the past, Forbes magazine listed her as the second-highest grossing entertainer in 2008. Today, her career is not as red-hot as it once was, but it has shown amazing staying power.

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Here is a picture of a gentleman beside a Christmas three in Haiti. As you can see, there are little decorations or ornements in the tree. This is a representation of how poor people around the world celebrate Christmas.

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Here is a picture of the artist Pauline Jean as a participant in the Haitian Music Video Sak Passe Ayiti. A Video made possible by Joel Widmaier, Reginald Georges, Mage Entertainment and Fondation Haiti Jazz

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Here is a picture of Tasha at Fashion for Relief Haiti. She was one of many who participated in the event organized by Neomi Campbell as a result of the 2010 Haiti Earthquake

The January 12 earthquake of 2010 was was the most powerful earthquake that hit Haiti for over 200 years.

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