Throughout the street corners, road bends and sometimes tucked away behind gated walls lie a very beautiful and creative side to Haiti. Paintings are strewn on the sidewalk, (well Haitian sidewalks, meaning sandy muddy pathways) clay pots hanging off trees and furniture being made and sold on the sides of busy roads.
Art can be seen everywhere, from painted advertisements on the walls, to straw chairs, to brightly coloured buildings to political graffiti. It is really part of the city and I think it is amazing!
So we have all heard of the saying 'football' is the universal language among nations, well here in Haiti, they really take it seriously. Brazil and Argentina are the Haitian's favorites, and when either team lost in this years world cup, the entire nation stopped watching! Wow, was all I could say when I found out.
So apart from their allegiance to football, the way they advertise is also expressed through painting.
What always amazes is how because of the lack of space here, people utilize their surroundings to adapt it to their needs.
Hi Lilian. So happy to have found out about your blog so that I can get a feel for the life you are living there and how you are getting on. It’s reassuring that you have accommodation that looks nice, if basic, and that you’re not overwhelmed by the scale of destruction, which I’m sure I would be. I love the way you are appreciating the positive features of Haiti culture. Deep bows of admiration for your courage and commitment. I am keeping you in my prayers.