How are you planning on celebrating the 209th anniversary of the creation of the Haitian Flag? Are you planning on celebrating at all?

CoolP - 18 May 2012 06:44 AM

How are you planning on celebrating the 209th anniversary of the creation of the Haitian Flag? Are you planning on celebrating at all?

Ahhhhh the flag just like Haiti is now Entertainment......NICE.

Jesus Christ - 18 May 2012 08:53 AM

CoolP - 18 May 2012 06:44 AM

How are you planning on celebrating the 209th anniversary of the creation of the Haitian Flag? Are you planning on celebrating at all?

Ahhhhh the flag just like Haiti is now Entertainment......NICE.

Let us have a moment before the bucket of ice water is thrown....might go to a water balloon fight today....

Haitians are very proud, but only God knows what they proud of. lol

Here are some events that are taking place today and throughout the month. Post any events that you know about.

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One of the primary symbols of Haitian freedom is the Haitian flag. Since then, May 18th has been observed as Haitian Flag Day as it has become a symbol of pride, unity, and individual liberty. Come join us for some treats and entertainment as we celebrate Haitian Flag Day May 18th on the set at 12:15! Also the celebration continues at Lexington crossing pool phase 1 from 3-7 be sure to come out!

http://www.facebook.com/events/357684320962191/
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Because of Haiti’s contribution to their liberation, Venezuela, Colombia and Ecuador incorporated the Haitian bicolor into their flags.

In honor of the solidarity that Haiti provided Latin America’s liberators Miranda and Bolivar, the Venezuelan Consulate will host an evening of wine, hors d’oeuvres, music, and patriotic presentations to honor the Haitian flag’s 209th anniversary.

A $10 door fee will be collected to support the work of Haïti Liberté newspaper.

https://www.facebook.com/events/335083063229198/
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HAITIAN FLAG CELEBRATION IN PORTLAND, OR

PLEASE JOIN US IN PORTLAND, OREGON ON MAY 19TH AT THE BLUE LAKE PARK IN HONORING OF THE HAITIAN FLAG.

IF YOU HAVE BEEN IN HAITI RECENTLY AND WOULD LIKE TO SHARE YOUR HISTORIES/EXPERIENCES, PLEASE LET ME KNOW SO THAT I CAN ADD YOU TO THE AGENDA. Email:hasac5@aol.com

FOOD WILL BE SERVED. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO BRING YOUR FAVORITE DISH TO SHARE

Featuring:
Haitian Stories, songs, poetry, dances, and more!

WE WILL BE MEETING AT THE MULTNOMAH PICNIC SITE A @ 11:00 AM

ADDRESS: 20500 NE Marine Dr
Fairview, OR 97024


Directions
Blue Lake Park is located east of Portland, near Troutdale and Gresham, Oregon. Take I-84 east to Exit #14 and follow signs to Park, or take Marine Drive east of I-205 to Blue Lake Road. NOTE: The Park charges $5/car; car-pooling is strongly encouraged.

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14th Annual Haitian Compas Festival



Saturday May 19th the official Compas Festival will take place in Downtown Miami’s Bayfront Park featuring the following artists:: CaRiMi, Djakout#1, Kreyol La, Harmonik, T-Micky, NuLook, Disip and Mizik Mizik, Klean, U Turn, P. Jay, T-Micky, Gabel, TPO and JPerry, Alan Cave, Mikaben, Robert Charlot, Cubano, Belo, Tifane, Keke Belizaire, Fabrice Rouzier BIC, Fefe, Jude Jean, Jean Bernard Thomas, Artizz, Larose and many others. Hosted by Haitian comedian Kako and 99 Jamz’s DJ Griot. Price in advance: $35.00 Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by a paid adult.

https://www.facebook.com/events/336418263079801/

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Posted from Facebook:

"What a shame! Please read on... The guest of honor for this year's flagship event of Miami's month-long celebration of Haitian culture: the May 18 Flag Day "Big Night in Little Haiti" is none other than one of the true founders of the roots music movement in Haiti - Sanba Zao. A guiding light for several generations of musicians and activists, Sanba Zao is a true original and a cultural icon.

A few weeks ago, this flyer began circulating, after T-Vice was added to the bill. (Apparently, their services were offered as a result of them not being included in the "KompaFest" - a huge konpa festival taking place the next evening!)

Anyway, the flyer has a HUGE picture of T-Vice, while the original guest of honor, Zao is barely visible. Zao hardly ever performs in the States so this is a big deal, and he deserves better than this. Haitians need to wake up and start celebrating and promoting their own true culture with pride. The rest of the world does not take it for granted.

By the way, I was right next to Zao on stage when that tiny little photo was taken. We were performing together IN SWEDEN. He is going back with his 12 person group Djakata to perform there AGAIN in October as the featured artists in a huge chorale festival. When was the last T-Vice gig in SWEDEN again?"

Happy May 18th my brothers and sisters!

On my side of the border...in Montreal...

There is a celebration going on at La Perle Retrouvee Haitian centre starting at 6:00pm.

La paroisse Saint-Damase au 6900, 16e Avenue, Montréal (Québec) H1X 2T4
Tél: 514-725-9311 - Téléc.: 514-725-8876

I'll be there for sure respecting the blue and red dress code.

Vive le drapeau!
Long live the flag!

Happy flag day my fellow Haitians

A Happy Flag Day... God Bless Haiti... and All Haitian People.