Haitian traditions, etiquette, and social norms, from respect for elders and hospitality to major holidays and community life. Front: the Haitian Creole word or phrase. Back: English meaning.
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- Respè pou granmoun
- Respect for elders
- Se timoun ki dwe respekte granmoun.
- Children should respect their elders.
- Fèt Desalin
- Dessalines Day (Haitian holiday)
- Fèt Endepandans
- Independence Day
- 1ye Janvye se Fèt Endepandans peyi a.
- January 1st is the country's Independence Day.
- Vodou se yon relijyon tradisyonèl ann Ayiti.
- Vodou is a traditional religion in Haiti.
- Rara se yon fèt mizik nan lari pandan Karèm.
- Rara is a street music festival during Lent.
- Kanaval fèt anvan Karèm.
- Carnival happens before Lent.
- Konpa se yon estil mizik popilè ann Ayiti.
- Konpa is a popular music style in Haiti.
- Mereng
- A traditional Haitian dance and music style
- Mouchwa tèt
- Head scarf (traditional attire)
- Se dwe salye granmoun anvan ou pale.
- You should greet elders before you speak.
- Ospitalite se yon valè enpòtan ann Ayiti.
- Hospitality is an important value in Haiti.
- Lè ou antre nan yon kay, ou dwe salye tout moun.
- When you enter a house, you should greet everyone.
- Manje ansanm se yon fason pou montre linyon fanmi.
- Eating together is a way to show family unity.
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