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