Cric? Crac! - Haitian Independence

<p>Haiti Independence – Cric? Crac!</p> <p>Haiti obtained it’s independence on January 1, 1804</p> <p>Making Haiti the first Black republic in the word and the first country in the Western Hemisphere to abolish slavery.</p> <p>Haiti has two official languages French and Haitian Creole</p> <p>Haiti also recognises voodoo as an official religion.</p> <p>Haiti’s motto: L’Union Fail la force (Unity makes Strength)</p> <p>Story retold in this episode:</p> <p><strong>The Magic Orange Tree</strong></p> <p>Haitian Folktale what will happen to wicked stepmother</p> <p>Wolkstein, Diane, The Magic Orange tree and other Haitian folktales, random house - 1978</p> <p>Join us next week as we upload new stories for your enjoyment.</p> <p>Be safe and well and most of all Walk Good.</p> <p>Follow us on our socials:</p> <p>Facebook: Talkin' Tales</p> <p>Instagram: @talkin_tales</p> <p>YouTube: Talkin' Tales</p> <p>www.talkintales.ca</p> <p><strong>#storytelling #caribbean #culture #WestAfrican #fables #folktales #African #storytellingmatters #Haiti #IndependenceDay #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #trickster #tales #fun #ananse #anansi #talkintales #fun #laugh #culture #heritage #celebration #Haitian</strong></p>