Lore of Ancestors
While indigenous people are slowly dwindling, they provide a rich historical and cultural insight into a region. These groups of people often maintain traditions that are lost to the globalizing world.
The Vodou altar plays a significant role in the lives of the Haitian people. It serves as more than just a place for religious rituals; it manifests Haiti’s national identity.
Vodou was a creation of a syncretic religion in Haiti as colonizers attempted to replace the Western African traditions of enslaved people. In turn, Haitian Creole resulted from cultural hybridity.
The Three Sisters agricultural technique involves planting corn, beans, and squash together. These three crops complement each other by enriching soil quality and improving crop yield.