My Culture: Haitian Independence From The French

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“Culture is the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people, defined by everything from language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts” (Zimmerman 1). Culture is how we live our lives and how we interact with others around us. In my culture, Haitian independence from the French was taken violently with weapons such as rocks. Special traditions, sports and food can tell a lot about my culture I am proud to be Haitian.
In my culture we have a special new year’s celebration to honor our independent from the French. “Haitian soup Joumou is more than just soup. This is the Independence day soup.”(Casey Zachery) When Haitians were controlled by the French they were not allowed to have soup. So to celebrate independence

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