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Haiti Post 3: Thoughts on Haitian Culture
Dec. 3rd, 2011 12:00 amHaitian People/Culture: A Very Glancing Exposure
Haiti is considered a somewhat dangerous country, as a result of which, when you go there for an adoption process, they ferry you around almost as if you were in protective custody. I, therefore, can't claim to have experienced much of the Haitian people or culture in my brief visit, but here are my impressions.
My Impression of the Haitian "Tone"
I don't know where I picked up the stereotype that led to expect a lively and very outgoing people. Was I thinking of media images we get from Jamaica? All I know is that I was anticipating a kind of loudness, of expansive gestures, big emotions, music everywhere, etc. I was surprised to find the people quite the reverse.( Read more... )
Haiti is considered a somewhat dangerous country, as a result of which, when you go there for an adoption process, they ferry you around almost as if you were in protective custody. I, therefore, can't claim to have experienced much of the Haitian people or culture in my brief visit, but here are my impressions.
My Impression of the Haitian "Tone"
I don't know where I picked up the stereotype that led to expect a lively and very outgoing people. Was I thinking of media images we get from Jamaica? All I know is that I was anticipating a kind of loudness, of expansive gestures, big emotions, music everywhere, etc. I was surprised to find the people quite the reverse.( Read more... )
