The Ministry of Tourism warmly welcomes the inscription of the Compas of Haiti on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, adopted during the 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, held in New Delhi.

This international recognition honors one of the most emblematic artistic expressions of our identity, born from the creativity, sensitivity, and collective strength of the Haitian people.

In a national context marked by profound hardship, this inscription serves as a reminder that culture remains one of our most precious assets : a space where our vitality, our humanism, and our ability to transform difficulties into creation are expressed.

The Compas now joins the ranks of universally recognized heritage of humanity, attesting to Haiti’s unique role in the global cultural landscape.

The Ministry of Tourism congratulates the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Permanent Delegation of Haiti to UNESCO for their sustained work and institutional commitment. It also commends the researchers, artists, music schools, associations, and cultural communities whose ongoing involvement made this major achievement possible.

By reaffirming its commitment to Haiti's intangible heritage, the Ministry of Tourism emphasizes that culture and art are essential drivers for promoting Haiti as a destination, for fostering social cohesion, and for promoting tourism based on authenticity, memory, and creativity.

With this inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Haiti celebrates today one of the finest expressions of its collective genius.

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