Title: WoodJeanBaptiste (Haiti)

214 years ago, Haiti, once called Hispaniola, has gained its  Independence. The Haitian population is almost entirely descended from African Slaves, they won their independence with France by their sides in 1804, lead them to be the second country in the Americas, after the United States, to free itself from colonial rule. For decades, Haiti have been struggling with corruptions in the government, naturals disasters that hardly hit them and deforestation, which makes it difficult for them to move forward.  Haiti has beautiful beaches and the mountains are admirable, the people are welcoming. Tourism played a big part in the economy then, but now it starts to decrease.  The Haitian culture is quite amazing. Their main religious is VOODOO, but majority of the population are Christians (protestants). They love their traditions, traditions in Haiti is very respected like; they cook SOUP JOUMOU (pumpkin soup) every January 1st to honor their independence. Nothing i...

In Central America, is located an Island called Haiti. Haiti the country where I was born and raised almost 20 years ago, then I moved to the U.S. about 5 years ago with my family of 5 (2 Sisters, 2 brothers and my mother). There are so many places back home, the beaches are beautiful, and the music are just amazing, and I cannot wait to go back to see, feel and enjoy it all over again. In the classroom, I am the quiet one who always sit in the back. I enjoy making conversations from time to time, but not much of a talker. My tiny world is all about music, and I love to sing. Listening to music is where I find my peace of mind as this world is moving. Well!!! let's have great semester together!