Did you know that Haiti’s very name, derived from the Taíno word #Ayiti, meaning "land of high mountains," is a living testament to its indigenous roots? The Taíno, the original inhabitants of #Hispaniola, thrived on the island long before #Columbus arrived in 1492, cultivating crops like cassava and maize and living in harmony with the land through communal stewardship. 🇭🇹🇭🇹 ⁠ ⁠ Though their population was decimated by disease and colonization, their spirit endures in Haiti’s vibrant cultur

7.1K views · 136 reactions | How Well Do You Know The Haitian Creole (Kreyol) Alphabet? While this is the most commonly used version of the Creole Alphabet, upon further discussion among the team, our followers and a Creole language scholar, we found a few discrepancies in this clip: The Creole alphabet includes "À" (bekàn, pàn kawotchou), and omits the letters C, H, Q, U, X. #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haiti #creole | The Haitian American | Facebook