On Friday, June 30, 2018, the Embassy of Haiti in Washington, DC hosted a diverse group of media personalities from the broadcasting sector for a Happy Hour experience at the Chancery. The guests included broadcast journalists and media executives from WTTG Fox 5, WJLA ABC 7, WRC-TV NBC 4, CNN, WUSA-9, WPGC 95.5, The Beat…
On June 5, Ambassador Altidor attended a signing ceremony of the MOU between Morgan State University (MSU) and the “Universite Publique De l”Artibonite Aux Gonaives” (UPAG) to establish a mutually beneficial education and research relationship in all fields and disciplines offered at the two institutions. The MOU signifies joint aspirations to develop a strategic alliance…
Originally sewn on May 18, 1803 by Catherine Flon with guidance from her godfather, Haitian revolutionary leader Jean-Jacques Dessalines, the Haitian flag is a source of pride for Haitians worldwide and its annual commemoration on May 18th is one of our most revered traditions. Consequently, on the evening of May 18, 2018, the Embassy of…
On Thursday, May 17, 2018, the Embassy of Haiti participated in the 10th anniversary edition of the Embassy Chef Challenge, held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Center. As one of the largest global culinary events, the annual competition brings together hundreds in the Washington, DC community for an evening of cultural diplomacy. It is…
Haiti’s History Comes to Life in Washington, DC during Passport DC – Around the World Tour Every year, participating Embassies open their doors to residents and visitors of the Washington metropolitan area for an opportunity to travel the world and experience food, art, dance, fashion and music from different countries during the Passport DC – Around the…
On the morning of Wednesday, May 2, 2018, a gentleman by the name of Roosevelt Sanon came to the Embassy to renew his Haitian passport. As he sat in the Consular Section’s waiting room after a long drive from Pennsylvania in the company of his cousin Jean-Borgella Guerrier, Sanon began to examine the artwork displayed…
