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Haiti’s Ambassador to Italy Gandy Thomas Blends Diplomacy, Culture, and Creative Advocacy on the Global Stage

Rose Gaelle — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:41:57 +0000

From FAO negotiations to fashion runways, the people-centered envoy elevates Haiti through strategic partnerships and symbolic visibility In an era when diplomacy increasingly extends beyond traditional negotiations into the realms of culture, identity, public presence, and creative advocacy, Haiti’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Italy, Gandy Thomas, stands out as a dynamic and multifaceted representative […]

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Haiti Mourns the Loss of the Historic Hôtel Oloffson in Port-au-Prince

Rose Gaelle — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 02:58:19 +0000

The Grand Hôtel Oloffson, one of Haiti’s most treasured architectural and cultural landmarks, was destroyed by fire over the weekend of July 5–6 following an attack by armed gangs. The historic Gothic gingerbread mansion in the Pacot neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, which stood as a symbol of resilience through decades of political upheaval, is now reduced […]

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Photographer Teams Up With Haitian Artists to Transform Tarot Cards Into Real Scenes

Mrswanda — Tue, 05 May 2015 13:00:06 +0000

I’ve never really understood tarot cards and I probably would never get a reading but I like the creativity of this project and the fact that it’s helping these Haitian artist get professional exposure. According to Alice Smeets who headed the project, Ghetto Tarot is a mix of “the spiritual world, the Haitian culture and people as […]

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Miami’s Haitian Heritage Museum Celebrate 10-Years with A Fête Blanc Party This Saturday

MrsWanda — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 15:13:15 +0000

Live music & historical exhibition in a cultural ambiance The Haitian Heritage Museum (HHM) will welcome art aficionados, and culture enthusiasts to its First annual “Fête Blanc, Société des Arts.” It will be a white affair that will celebrate HHM’s 10 years in the community and bring the art society together in South Florida’s eclectic […]

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Miami's Haitian Heritage Museum Celebrate 10-Years with A Fête Blanc Party This Saturday

MrsWanda — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 15:13:15 +0000

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